Definition of "macrolide" []

• A macrocyclic lactone with a ring of at least twelve atoms (noun)
• Any of a group of antibiotics having this structure (noun)

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• "The three bacteria-killing drugs are what are known as macrolide antibiotics -- the most widely prescribed class of antibiotics worldwide."
• "especially "macrolide" antibiotics, which attack a wider range of bacteria species, remained common - 18% overall."
• "She had a post-C-section checkup with her obstetrician, who told her to see a surgeon immediately and prescribed more potent painkillers and azithromycin, a macrolide."