tobramycin

to·bra·my·cin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [toh-bruh-mahy-sin]
- /ˌtoʊ brəˈmaɪ sɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [toh-bruh-mahy-sin]
- /ˌtoʊ brəˈmaɪ sɪn/

Definition of tobramycin word

noun tobramycin a highly toxic aminoglycoside antibiotic, C 18 H 37 N 5 O 9 , derived from Streptomyces tenebarius, used in the treatment of serious infections due to susceptible Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. 1

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Origin of tobramycin

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

1970-75; perhaps (Strep)to(myces) (tene)bra(rias) + -mycin

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tobramycin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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