erythromycin

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

generic name for an antibiotic that is obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; brand names: Erythrocin, Ethril or Ilosone

Part of speech:

Noun

Plural: plural: erythromycins

Example sentences with this word:

It is noteworthy that some apparently harmless drugs can, under the appropriate circumstances (eg, the combination of terfenadine and erythromycin), create life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, and physicians can unwittingly expose their patients to risk.

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