Nomen

das Tetracyclin

tetracycline

Der Arzt verschrieb mir Tetracyclin.

The doctor prescribed me tetracycline.

Tetracyclin ist ein Breitbandantibiotikum.

Tetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.

to prescribe ((sb.)) ((sth.)) The doctor prescribed me tetracycline.

Synonyms: (other antibiotics like) Penicillin, Amoxicillin

From Greek 'tetra-' (four) and 'kyklos' (circle, ring), referring to its four-ring chemical structure.

An international medical term. 'Tetra' means four, like in the game Tetris.

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