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Definition of Polymyxin

1. Noun. Any of several toxic antibiotics obtained from a particular soil bacterium.

Definition of Polymyxin

1. Noun. Any of several toxic antibiotics, derived from the soil bacterium ''Bacillus polymyxa'', used to treat infections by gram-negative bacteria ¹

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Definition of Polymyxin

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Medical Definition of Polymyxin

1. Basic polypeptide antibiotic group obtained from bacillus polymyxa. They affect the cell membrane by detergent action and may cause neuromuscular and kidney damage. at least eleven different members of the polymyxin group have been identified, each designated by a letter. Pharmacological action: antibiotics, peptide. (12 Dec 1998)

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