How to Pronounce "gentamicin"
word
ˌdʒɛntəˈmaɪsɪn
jen-tuh-MY-sin
ˌdʒɛntəˈmaɪsɪn
jen-tuh-MY-sin
Definition
Gentamicin is an antibiotic medicine used to treat serious bacterial infections, especially those caused by Gram-negative bacteria. It is often given by injection in hospitals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdʒɛntəˈmaɪsɪn
British English
ˌdʒɛntəˈmaɪsɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
jen-tuh-MY-sin
UK
jen-tuh-MY-sin
Listen in Context
The doctor gave her gentamicin for a serious infection.
Gentamicin is often used in hospitals.
You should not take gentamicin without a prescription.
My cousin was treated with gentamicin after he developed a stubborn infection.