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1. (noun) vancomycin, Vancocin
an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections

Definition of 'vancomycin'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. vancomycin
Antibacterial obtained from Streptomyces orientalis. It is a glycopeptide related to RISTOCETIN that inhibits bacterial cell wall assembly and is toxic to kidneys and the inner ear.

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