GENTAMYCIN
\d͡ʒˈɛntɐmˌɪsɪn], \dʒˈɛntɐmˌɪsɪn], \dʒ_ˈɛ_n_t_ɐ_m_ˌɪ_s_ɪ_n]\
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A complex of three different closely related aminoglycoside sulfates, Gentamicins C1, C2, and C1 (subA), obtained from Micromonospora purpurea and related species. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics, but may cause ear and kidney damage. They act to inhibit protein synthesis (TRANSLATION (GENETICS)).
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Vertebral Artery Dissection
- Dissection wall artery, leading to formation an aneurysm that occlude vessel. Thrombus give rise emboli. Cervical fractures or related NECK INJURIES and CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA are commonly associated conditions, although this process may occur spontaneously. Ischemia, infarction, hemorrhage in the vascular distribution of affected vertebral artery complicate condition.