"rifabutin" meaning in English

See rifabutin in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From rifa- (“rifamycin derivative”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|rifa-||t1=rifamycin derivative}} rifa- (“rifamycin derivative”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rifabutin (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) A bactericidal antibiotic, primarily used in the treatment of tuberculosis, whose effect is based on blocking the DNA-dependent RNA-polymerase of the bacteria. Wikipedia link: rifabutin Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs
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