metacycline en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌmɛt.əˈsaɪˌklin/ (General-American)
Etymology
Blend of methylidene + oxytetracycline.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic C₂₂H₂₂N₂O₈ with longer duration of action than most other tetracyclines used in the treatment of gonorrhea especially in penicillin-sensitive subjects and as a precursor in the industrial synthesis of doxycycline.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| methacycline | alternative | lexicographic |