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gentamicin
gen·ta·mi·cin [ jèntə mss'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
antibiotic: a broad-spectrum antibiotic, usually administered by injection. It can cause serious side effects.
[Mid-20th century. <genta-, origin ? + alteration of -mycin]
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