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chlortetracycline |
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chlortetracycline /chlor·tet·ra·cy·cline/ (-tet-rah-si´klen) a broad-spectrum antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces aureofaciens; used as the hydrochloride salt. chlortetracycline (klôr´tetr  sī´klēn),n (Aureomycin) a broad-spectrum antibiotic possessing bacteriostatic properties of some value in the treatment of disease produced by large viruses (the psittacosis and lymphogranuloma inguinale groups). chlortetracycline a broad-spectrum antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces aureofaciens, used in the form of the hydrochloride salt as an antibacterial (effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria) and as a feed additive to promote growth in calves, pigs and poultry. See also tetracycline. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Chlortetracycline hydrochloride
