Meaning of vancomycin in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌvæŋkəˈmaɪsɪn/

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  1. Noun

    vancomycin

    Etymology

    1950s: from vanco-(of unknown origin) + -mycin

    Definitions

    1. an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections

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