noun
an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections
• Syn: ↑tetracycline
• Usage Domain: ↑trade name
• Hypernyms: ↑antibacterial, ↑antibacterial drug, ↑bactericide
• Hyponyms: ↑demeclocycline hydrochloride, ↑Declomycin, ↑minocycline, ↑Minocin
Useful english dictionary. 2012.