Meaning Of The Word Polymyxin

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What's The Definition Of Polymyxin?

polymyxin in American English
any of various antibiotics obtained from strains of a soil bacterium (Bacillus polymyxa), esp. effective against Gram-negative bacteria
noun: any of various polypeptide antibiotics derived from Bacillus polymyxa

polymyxin in British English
noun: any of several polypeptide antibiotics active against Gram-negative bacteria, obtained from the soil bacterium Bacillus polymyxa

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