doxycycline

Definition / meaning of doxycycline

A drug used to treat many types of bacterial infections. It stops the growth of bacteria by keeping them from making proteins. It is a type of antibiotic. Also called doxycycline hyclate.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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