oleandomycin
/ˌoʊliˌændəˈmaɪsɪn/
noun
- An antibiotic drug derived from a bacterium, used to treat certain bacterial infections, especially in animals.
- Research has shown that oleandomycin is effective against some strains of bacteria that resist other antibiotics.
- The veterinarian prescribed oleandomycin for the dog's respiratory infection.
- Oleandomycin is sometimes used in livestock to prevent disease and promote growth.