| antibacterial | A substance that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or reproduction. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| antibacterial ointment | A ointment (or cream) based medication that kills bacteria. Examples include Neosporin, Bactroban, Garamycin, bacitracin, gentamicin, mupirocin, neomycin, silver sulphasalazine, chloramphenicol and clindamycin. (27 Sep 1997) |
| antibacterial soap | A cleanser which destroys bacteria (for example Betadine, pHisoHex). (27 Sep 1997) |