(biochemistry) Any of a group of amphoteric antibiotic and antifungal agents derived from Streptomyces bacteria.

plural of amphotericin

Misspelling of amphotericin.

(biochemistry, pharmacology) An antibiotic that is obtained from a soil streptomycete (Streptomyces nodosus) and is administered typically by intravenous injection chiefly to treat serious, potentially life-threatening, systemic fungal infections.