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actinomycin

ac·tin·o·my·cin
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-tin-oh-mahy-sin, ak-tuh-noh-]
    • /ækˌtɪn oʊˈmaɪ sɪn, ˌæk tə noʊ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-tin-oh-mahy-sin, ak-tuh-noh-]
    • /ækˌtɪn oʊˈmaɪ sɪn, ˌæk tə noʊ-/

Definitions of actinomycin word

  • noun actinomycin any of several toxic antibiotics obtained from bacteria of the genus Streptomyces, used in treating some cancers; the most commonly used is dactinomycin (actinomycin D) 3
  • noun actinomycin any of various antibiotic polypeptides derived from streptomyces soil bacteria: active against certain bacteria and fungi and some neoplasms 3
  • noun actinomycin any of a group of related antibiotics derived from several species of streptomyces bacteria, used against susceptible bacteria and fungi and in the treatment of various cancers. 1
  • noun actinomycin (protein, pharmaceutical drug) Any of a class of toxic polypeptide antibiotics found in soil bacteria of genus Streptomyces. 1
  • noun actinomycin (biochemistry, pharmacology) Any of a class of toxic polypeptide antibiotics found in soil bacteria of genus Streptomyces. 0
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actinomycin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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