spectinomycin

noun

A broad-spectrum antibiotic, C14H24N2O7, obtained from a species of gram-negative bacteria (Streptomyces spectabilis) or produced synthetically and used in its hydrochloride form especially in the treatment of penicillin-resistant gonorrhea.

noun

An aminocyclitol antibiotic produced by the bacterium Streptomyces spectabilis.

noun

an antibiotic used to treat gonorrhea