viomycin

noun

An antibiotic, C23H36N12O8, produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces puniceus, used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

noun

An antibiotic, of complex structure, derived from the actinomycete Streptomyces puniceus

noun

a basic polypeptide antibiotic (trade name Viocin) administered intramuscularly (along with other drugs) in the treatment of tuberculosis