Vancomycin - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Vancomycin is a powerful antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, particularly those resistant to other drugs. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in the body.
Definition:
A potent antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, particularly resistant strains like MRSA.
Synonyms:
Vancocin, Lyphocin, Vancomycin hydrochloride
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
(No direct antonyms; contextually) susceptibility, sensitivity
Common Collocations:
administer vancomycin, vancomycin resistance, vancomycin therapy, intravenous vancomycin
Derivatives:
vancomycin-resistant, vancomycin-susceptible
Usage Tips:
Use "vancomycin" when referring to the antibiotic; specify dosage and administration route in medical contexts.
Common Phrases:
(No common phrases or idioms; technical term)
Etymology:
Derived from "vanco-" (from *Streptomyces orientalis*, now *Amycolatopsis orientalis*) + "-mycin" (antibiotic suffix).
Examples:
- 1. The doctor prescribed vancomycin for the severe infection.
- 2. Vancomycin is often used to treat MRSA infections.
- 3. The patient developed resistance to vancomycin over time.
- 4. Intravenous vancomycin requires careful monitoring for side effects.