n. A broad-spectrum antibiotic, C14H24N2O7, obtained from a species of gram-negative bacteria (Streptomyces spectabilis) or produced synthetically and used in its hydrochloride form especially in the treatment of penicillin-resistant gonorrhea. [New Latin spect(ābilis), specific epithet (from Latin, visible, from spectāre, to watch; see SPECTACLE) + (ACT)INOMYCIN.] |
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