Definition
gramicidin
noun
- An antibiotic compound produced by certain bacteria, used in topical preparations to treat bacterial infections of the skin and mucous membranes.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Often used in combination with other antibiotics in ointments and solutions
Examples
- Gramicidin is a common ingredient in antibiotic throat lozenges.
- The topical cream contains gramicidin to prevent wound infection.
- Gramicidin works by disrupting bacterial cell membranes.
- Many over-the-counter first-aid ointments include gramicidin as an active ingredient.
- The doctor prescribed a solution containing gramicidin for the skin infection.