Dictionary Entry
protein synthesis inhibitors
nounFind the meaning of the word protein synthesis inhibitors, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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Drugs or toxins that block cells from building proteins, often used as antibiotics or cancer therapies.
Example Sentence
Protein synthesis inhibitors like streptomycin latch onto bacterial ribosomes, shutting down germ growth without harming human cells.
Usage Note
Use the term when explaining how certain medicines or poisons stop bacteria or cancer cells from making the proteins they need to survive and multiply.