# tigecycline

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A glycylcycline antibiotic.

## Etymology
According to the brand name Tygacil, may comes from (bu)ty(l) + g(lycyl) + a(mino)- + -cycline (“tetracycline derivative”).

## Source
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