doxycycline
/ˌdɑksɪˈsaɪkliːn/
noun
- A type of antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections, including acne, Lyme disease, and respiratory infections.
- You should take doxycycline with a full glass of water to avoid stomach upset.
- Doxycycline is often used to prevent malaria in travelers.
- The doctor prescribed doxycycline for her sinus infection.