English

edit
 
English Wikipedia has an article on:
Wikipedia

Etymology

edit

From [Term?] +‎ -mycin (antibiotic derived from Streptomyces).

This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “maybe δάπτω (dáptō)?”

Pronunciation

edit
  • IPA(key): /ˌdæp.təˈmaɪ.sɪn/

Noun

edit

daptomycin (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A particular lipopeptide antibiotic.