avermectin

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noun

Any of a class of macrocyclic lactones, produced by Streptomyces bacteria, that are used medically to kill parasites

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Meanings

nounavermectin (plural avermectins)

plural avermectins

  1. medicineAny of a class of macrocyclic lactones, produced by Streptomyces bacteria, that are used medically to kill parasites
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