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streptomycin

Pronunciation: [strɛptəˈmaɪsɪn]

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Learn how to use streptomycin in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “health”

(noun) Streptomycin is a type of medicine that helps fight certain bacterial infections. It's used to treat illnesses caused by bacteria in the body, like tuberculosis.

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The doctor prescribed streptomycin to help treat her serious lung infection.

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Streptomycin is not effective against viral infections like the common cold.

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How does streptomycin work to treat bacterial infections?

How to pronounce streptomycin

Pronunciation: [strɛptəˈmaɪsɪn]

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