About The Medical Condition Polymyxin

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term Polymyxin. Polymyxin defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.

Polymyxin

Polymyxin Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Polymyxin Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Polymyxin?

Basic polypeptide antibiotic group obtained from Bacillus polymyxa. They affect the cell membrane by detergent action and may cause neuromuscular and kidney damage. At least eleven different members of the polymyxin group have been identified, each designated by a letter.

More Medical Conditions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day