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Noun: bacitracin  ,ba-si'trey-sin
  1. A polypeptide antibiotic of known chemical structure effective against several types of Gram-positive organisms; usually applied locally

Derived forms: bacitracins

Type of: antibiotic, antibiotic drug

Encyclopedia: Bacitracin