Polymyxin (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several toxic antibiotics obtained from a particular soil bacterium.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The patient received polymyxin injections to combat the serious bacterial infection that had developed due to the improper wound care.
- Due to its toxicity, polymyxin was reserved for use in the most severe cases of antibiotic-resistant infections.
- The doctor had to carefully consider the use of polymyxin in the treatment plan, weighing the benefits against the possible side effects.
- The development of resistance to polymyxin is becoming increasingly common in some parts of the world, limiting its effectiveness.
- Resistance to polymyxin has raised concerns about the long-term sustainability of using this antibiotic as a treatment for certain bacterial infections.