antibiotic
adj. kills bacteria, working against infectious diseases n. type of medication used to treat infectious diseases | ||||
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Antibiotic Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WordNet 2.0 |
antibiotic
Noun
1. a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that kills microorganisms and cures infections; "when antibiotics were first discovered they were called wonder drugs"
(synonym) antibiotic drug
(hypernym) antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide
(hyponym) actinomycin
Adjective
1. of or relating to antibiotic drugs
(pertainym) antibiotic drug
Noun
1. a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that kills microorganisms and cures infections; "when antibiotics were first discovered they were called wonder drugs"
(synonym) antibiotic drug
(hypernym) antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide
(hyponym) actinomycin
Adjective
1. of or relating to antibiotic drugs
(pertainym) antibiotic drug
| hEnglish - advanced version |
antibiotic
antibiotic
adj : of or relating to antibiotic drugs n : a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that kills microorganisms and cures infections [syn: antibiotic drug , wonder drug]
similar words(1)
antibiotic drug
antibiotic
adj : of or relating to antibiotic drugs n : a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that kills microorganisms and cures infections [syn: antibiotic drug , wonder drug]
similar words(1)
antibiotic drug
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
antibiotic
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Antibiotic Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
antibiotic
[an-tih-by-AH-tik]
A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.
[an-tih-by-AH-tik]
A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
antibiotic
1
adjective
which stops the spread of bacteria
2
noun
drug (such as penicillin) which is developed from living substances and which stops the spread of microorganisms; he was given a course of antibiotics; antibiotics have no use against virus diseases
broad-spectrum antibiotic = antibiotic used to control many types of bacteria
COMMENT: penicillin is one of the commonest antibiotics, together with streptomycin, tetracycline, erythromycin and many others. Although antibiotics are widely and successfully used, new forms of bacteria have developed which are resistant to them
1
adjective
which stops the spread of bacteria
2
noun
drug (such as penicillin) which is developed from living substances and which stops the spread of microorganisms; he was given a course of antibiotics; antibiotics have no use against virus diseases
broad-spectrum antibiotic = antibiotic used to control many types of bacteria
COMMENT: penicillin is one of the commonest antibiotics, together with streptomycin, tetracycline, erythromycin and many others. Although antibiotics are widely and successfully used, new forms of bacteria have developed which are resistant to them
| Aids Glossary |
antibiotic
an agent that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms; the term typically refers to an agent that is active against bacteria.
an agent that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms; the term typically refers to an agent that is active against bacteria.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Antibiotic
A medication that is used to kill bacteria or inhibit their growth. Available in topical, oral, and injectable forms. Most oral antibiotics work best if taken on an empty stomach. Although occasionally antibiotics can irritate the stomach, mixing them with foods can impair absorption, thus effectiveness
A medication that is used to kill bacteria or inhibit their growth. Available in topical, oral, and injectable forms. Most oral antibiotics work best if taken on an empty stomach. Although occasionally antibiotics can irritate the stomach, mixing them with foods can impair absorption, thus effectiveness
| Lung Diseases Glossary |
Antibiotic
A drug that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Context: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
A drug that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Context: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms |
ANTIBIOTIC
A substance, especially one similar to those produced by certain fungi, that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi. Some antibiotics are used to treat infectious diseases.
A substance, especially one similar to those produced by certain fungi, that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi. Some antibiotics are used to treat infectious diseases.
| Aromatherapy Glossary |
Antibiotic
Prevents the growth of , or destroys bacteria.
Prevents the growth of , or destroys bacteria.
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS Terms |
Antibiotic
A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of organisms. Once considered a magic bullet, antibiotics are now commonly used to combat disease and infection. Indications are growing that many human viruses and bacteria are becoming resistant to current antibiotics.
A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of organisms. Once considered a magic bullet, antibiotics are now commonly used to combat disease and infection. Indications are growing that many human viruses and bacteria are becoming resistant to current antibiotics.
Antibiotic Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BioProcess International™ Glossary |
antibiotic
a drug that fights a bacterial infection.
a drug that fights a bacterial infection.
| Bioglossary |
Antibiotic
Description: An antimicrobial compound produced by living micro-organisms, used therapeutically or sometimes prophylactically in the control of infectious diseases. Over 4,000 antibiotics have been isolated, but only about 50 have achieved wide use.
Source: European Commission CUB
Description: An antimicrobial compound produced by living micro-organisms, used therapeutically or sometimes prophylactically in the control of infectious diseases. Over 4,000 antibiotics have been isolated, but only about 50 have achieved wide use.
Source: European Commission CUB
| Agricultural Glossary/yigini2004 |
Antibiotic
Product produced by living organisms such as yeast that destroys or inhibits the growth of other organisms, especially bacteria.
Product produced by living organisms such as yeast that destroys or inhibits the growth of other organisms, especially bacteria.
| Industry Glossary |
antibiotic
Product produced by living organisms such as yeast that destroys or inhibits the growth of other organisms, especially bacteria.
Product produced by living organisms such as yeast that destroys or inhibits the growth of other organisms, especially bacteria.
Antibiotic Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Antibiotic (n.)
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Antibiotic Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Antibiotic
An antibiotic is a chemotherapeutic agent that inhibits or abolishes the growth of micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or protozoans. The term originally referred to any agent with biological activity against living organisms; however, "antibiotic" now is used to refer to substances with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, or anti-parasitical activity. The first antibiotic compounds used in modern medicine were produced and isolated from living organisms, such as the penicillin class produced by fungi in the genus Penicillium, or streptomycin from bacteria of the genus Streptomyces. With advances in organic chemistry many antibiotics are now also obtained by chemical synthesis, such as the sulfa drugs. Many antibiotics are relatively small molecules with a molecular weight less than 2000 Da.
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