co·lis·tin (k -l s tn, k -)n. An antibiotic produced by the bacterium Bacillus polymyxa or B. colistinus that is effective against a wide range of gram-negative bacteria and is used especially in the treatment of infections of the gastrointestinal tract. [From New Latin Colist  nus, species name, from coli-.] |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|