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antibiotic

UK
/ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪk/
US
/ˌæntɪbaɪˈɑtɪk/

Translations

antibioticnoun
antibiotics
pl
UK
/ˌæn.tɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/
US
/ˌæn.t̬i.baɪˈɑː.tɪk/
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to clear up the infection.
Le médecin a prescrit un antibiotique pour soigner l’infection.
antibioticadjective
more antibiotic
Comp.
most antibiotic
Super.
UK
/ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪk/
US
/ˌæntɪbaɪˈɑtɪk/
The antibiotic properties of the ointment helped to prevent infection in the wound.
Les propriétés antibiotiques de la pommade ont aidé à prévenir l’infection de la plaie.
antibioticsnoun

antibiotic

antibiotics
pl
UK
/ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/
US
/ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɑː.tɪks/
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat the infection.
Le médecin a prescrit un antibiotique pour traiter l'infection.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to help clear up the patient's infection.
Le médecin a prescrit des antibiotiques pour aider à guérir l'infection du patient.
Synonyms
antibacterials
antimicrobials
anti-infectives
bactericides
antibiotic drugs

Definitions

antibioticnoun
A drug or substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria, and is used to treat infections.
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to clear up the infection.
antibioticadjective
Relating to or involving antibiotics, which are substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.
The antibiotic properties of the ointment helped to prevent infection in the wound.
antibioticsnoun
Medicinal substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and treat bacterial infections.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to help clear up the patient's infection.
A class of drugs derived from microorganisms or produced synthetically, used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial diseases.
Overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance.
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