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Noun: tetracycline  ,te-tru'sIk,leen
  1. An antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections
    - Achromycin

Derived forms: tetracyclines

Type of: antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide

Encyclopedia: Tetracycline