Aureomycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is commonly used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. The drug is derived from the Streptomyces aureofaciens bacterium and is marketed under the trade name Aureomycin. Some of the synonyms for the word "aureomycin" include Chlortetracycline, Terramycin, Tobramycin, and Gentamicin. These drugs work by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which prevents the growth and replication of bacteria. The use of aureomycin and its synonyms is quite common in both human and veterinary medicine and has been proven to be an effective treatment for a wide range of infections caused by bacteria such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and infections of the urinary tract.