-pristin

/ˈpɹɪ.stɪn/

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Used to form names of streptogramin antibacterials, pristinamycin derivatives acting as protein synthesis inhibitors.

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Meanings

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  1. medicineUsed to form names of streptogramin antibacterials, pristinamycin derivatives acting as protein synthesis inhibitors.

Origin

From pristinamycin.

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APA

-pristin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-pristin

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“-pristin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-pristin. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-pristin,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-pristin.

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