Antibiotic
teicoplanin Audio
[ ty-koh-play-nin ]
Definitions related to teicoplanin:
  • A glycopeptide antibiotic complex isolated from the bacterium Actinoplanes teichomyceticus. Teicoplanin inhibits peptidoglycan polymerization, resulting in inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis and cell death. (NCI04)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A substance used to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to the family of drugs called antibiotics.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Lipoglycopeptide antibiotic from Actinoplanes teichomyceticus active against gram-positive bacteria. It consists of five major components each with a different fatty acid moiety.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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