daptomycin

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From [Term?] +‎ -mycin (antibiotic derived from Streptomyces).

This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “maybe δάπτω (dáptō)?”

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌdæp.təˈmaɪ.sɪn/

Noun[edit]

daptomycin (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A particular lipopeptide antibiotic.