blastomycin

blastomycin
\\ˌblastōˈmīsən\ noun (-s)
Etymology: blastomyc- (from New Latin Blastomyces dermatitidis, fungus species) + -in — more at blastomyces
: a preparation of growth products of the causative agent (Blastomyces dermatitidis) of North American blastomycosis that is used especially to test for this disease

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • blastomycin — blas·to·my·cin (blăs tə mīʹsĭn) n. A preparation that is derived from a culture of the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis and is injected intracutaneously as a diagnostic test for blastomycosis. * * * …   Universalium

  • blastomycin — An antigen for intradermal testing prepared from sterile filtrates of cultures of the filamentous form of Blastomyces dermatitidis. * * * blas·to·my·cin mīs ən n a preparation of growth products of the causative agent (Blastomyces dermatitidis …   Medical dictionary

  • blastomycin — blas·to·my·cin …   English syllables

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