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    GlossaryGentamicin

    antibiotic treating bacterial infections by inhibiting protein synthesis

    Gentamicin, also known as Garamycin, is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, leading to their death. This medication is often administered intravenously or intramuscularly and is commonly used in hospital settings for severe infections.

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