English word deoxystreptamine comes from English deoxy-, English streptamine
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| deoxy- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Forming the names of compounds that are formally derived from others by the replacement of a hydroxy group by a hydrogen atom. |
| streptamine | English (eng) | |
| deoxystreptamine | English (eng) | (carbohydrate) A diamino deoxy sugar that is the basis of a range of antibiotics. |