aerosporin
|aero-spor-in|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈspɔːrɪn/
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/ˌeərəʊˈspɔːrɪn/
antibiotic from Bacillus polymyxa
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerosporin' originates from the combination of 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'sporin' derived from 'spore', indicating its bacterial origin.
Historical Evolution
'aerosporin' was developed as a modern antibiotic from the bacterium Bacillus polymyxa.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was used to describe a broad range of antibiotics, but now it specifically refers to those derived from Bacillus polymyxa.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
aerosporin is a type of antibiotic derived from the bacterium Bacillus polymyxa, used primarily to treat infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria.
The doctor prescribed aerosporin to combat the bacterial infection.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 18:51