Definition

A type of antibiotic that is used to treat infections in animals, especially respiratory infections.

Example

The veterinarian prescribed tylosin to help treat the respiratory infection in the dog.

Conversation

Have you heard of tylosin?

Yeah, I think it's an antibiotic for animals, right?

Exactly, it's often used for respiratory infections in livestock.

That's interesting! I didn't know it was so important for their health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tylosin is derived from the word 'tylosin', which is a name for an antibiotic produced by the bacterium *Streptomyces fradiae*. The term does not have a clear etymological breakdown into Latin or Greek roots, as it is a modern scientific term based on the name of the organism that produces it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tylosin' as a name derived from a specific bacterium, which helps you remember that it is an antibiotic related to that organism.

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