Term Name:	avermectin
Synonyms:	avermectin, avermectins
Definition:	Any of the macrolides obtained as fermentation products from the bacterium Streptomyces avermitilis and consisting of a 16-membered macrocyclic backbone that is fused both benzofuran and spiroketal functions and contains a disaccharide substituent. They have significant anthelmintic and insecticidal properties.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:50344]  ( EBI )