macrolide

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Synonyms: microlite, macrolides, macrocode, microzide, macrolith, microslide, microlife, macrobid, microcide, microline

Antonyms: microlite, macrolides, macrocode, microzide, macrolith, microslide, microlife, macrobid, microcide, microline

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} a [[macrocyclic]] [[lactone]] with a [[ring]] of at least ten atoms
2. {{lb|en|medicine}} Any of a group of [[antibiotic]]s having this structure

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