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    GlossaryDoxycycline

    antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

    Doxycycline is an antibiotic that belongs to the tetracycline class, commonly used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections. It is also sometimes prescribed for conditions like acne and certain types of inflammatory diseases. Doxycycline works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, thereby preventing their growth and multiplication.

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