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cycloserine

n. An antibiotic used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

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cycloserine

n. an antibiotic that is especially active against the tubercle bacillus

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Cycloserine

Cycloserine (4-amino-3-isoxazolidinone) is an amino acid derivative with an unusual structure. It is a colorless solid that is produced by some bacteria. It has emerged as a drug sold under the brand name Seromycin. It is an antibiotic effective against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.

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INII, Cycloserine, and Ethioniamide, but he could very well be taking some new cocktail.

He watched the interaction of the enzymic functional groups as Svengaard administered the cycloserine.

He watched the interaction of the enzymic functional groups as Svengaard administered the cycloserine.