neomycin

/ˈniːɒmaɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

an antibiotic obtained from the bacterium Streptomyces fradiae, used in medicine to treat bacterial infections.

“The doctor prescribed a topical cream containing neomycin to treat the patient’s infected wound.”

Synonyms

  • antibiotic
  • antiseptic

Antonyms

  • toxin