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Polymyxin

Noun

1. A group of antibiotics that are used to treat severe bacterial infections, especially those caused by Gram-negative bacteria.

Sample Sentence: Doctors often prescribe polymyxin to treat infections caused by resistant bacteria.

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Adjective

1. Pertaining to polymyxin or its characteristics.

Sample Sentence: The polymyxin compound has potent antibacterial properties.

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Verb

1. To administer polymyxin for medical treatment.

Sample Sentence: The doctor decided to polymyxin the patient's infection to prevent it from spreading.

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