1. Noun. An antibiotic obtained from ''Streptomyces cinnamonensis'' ¹
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Medical Definition of Monensin
1. A sodium ionophore (671D) from Streptomyces cinnamonensis. Has antibiotic properties and is used as a feed additive in chickens. Also used in ion selective electrodes.
(10 Jan 1998)
