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novobiocin

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. An aminocoumarin antibiotic produced by the actinomycete ''Streptomyces niveus''.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used to treat infections by gram-positive bacteria

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Novobiocin , also known as albamycin or cathomycin , is an aminocoumarin antibiotic that is produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces niveus , which has recently been identified as a subjective synonym for S. spheroides a member of the order Actinobacteria ...

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