English Explanatory Dictionary

amikacin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A semisynthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic that is derived from kanamycin and is administered intravenously or intramuscularly in the form of its sulfate C₂₂H₄₃N₅O₁₃·2 H₂SO₄ to treat serious bacterial infections.

Pronunciation

/ˌæm.ɪˈkeɪ.sn̩/

Word forms

amikacin amikacins

Etymology

From ami(no)- + -kacin (“kanamycin and bekanamycin derivative”).

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