rifabutin

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noun

A bactericidal antibiotic, primarily used in the treatment of tuberculosis, whose effect is based on blocking the DNA-dependent RNA-polymerase of the bacteria.

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Meanings

nounrifabutin (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA bactericidal antibiotic, primarily used in the treatment of tuberculosis, whose effect is based on blocking the DNA-dependent RNA-polymerase of the bacteria.

Origin

From rifa- (“rifamycin derivative”).

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APA

rifabutin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rifabutin

MLA

“rifabutin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rifabutin. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “rifabutin,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rifabutin.

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