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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" of or relating to antibiotic drugs
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An antibiotic is a drug that kills or slows the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics are one class of "antimicrobials", a larger group which also includes anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic drugs. They are relatively harmless to the host, and therefore can be used to treat infections. The term originally described only those formulations derived from living organisms, but is now applied also to synthetic antimicrobials, such as the sulfonamides. ...
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| antibiotic |
A substance derived from mold or bacteria that inhibits the growth of other microorganisms (such as bacteria or fungi). Antibiotics are used to treat infectious diseases.
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| antibiotic |
Substance used to inhibit the growth of micro-organisms, including bacteria and fungi. (10)
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| antibiotic-associated diarrhea |
Loose, frequent stools that may result from taking antibiotic medications.
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