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1. (noun) doxycycline, Vibramycin
an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections
"Vibramycin is the trade name of doxycycline"

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1. doxycycline
A synthetic TETRACYCLINE derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. Animal studies suggest that it may cause less tooth staining than other tetracyclines. It is used in some areas for the treatment of chloroquine-resistant falciparum malaria (MALARIA, FALCIPARUM).

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