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quinolone

noun
quin·​o·​lone | \ ˈkwi-nə-ˌlōn How to pronounce quinolone (audio) \

Definition of quinolone

: any of a class of synthetic antibacterial drugs that are derivatives of hydroxylated quinolines and inhibit the replication of bacterial DNA

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 Some of the bacteria had genes that confer resistance to quinolone and macrolide antibiotics and certain beta-lactams. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, "Germs carried by New York’s mice are plentiful, and some have antibiotic-resistance genes," 17 Apr. 2018 Other antibiotics found to raise the risk of miscarriage include most macrolides, quinolones, tetracyclines, sulfonamides and metronidazole. — Paul Sisson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Some antibiotics significantly increase risk of miscarriages, big study finds," 2 May 2017

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First Known Use of quinolone

1936, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for quinolone

quinoline + -one

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quinolone

noun
quin·​o·​lone | \ ˈkwin-ə-ˌlōn How to pronounce quinolone (audio) \

Medical Definition of quinolone

: any of a class of synthetic antibacterial drugs that are derivatives of hydroxylated quinolines and inhibit the replication of bacterial DNA especially : fluoroquinolone

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