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Antibiotic
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antibioticum, bacteriedodend geneesmiddel
a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin
What is an "antibiotic"?
An antibiotic is a type of medication used to treat bacterial infections by either killing bacteria or stopping their growth. Antibiotics work by targeting specific bacterial processes or structures essential for their survival, which are different from bacterial processes or structures found in human cells. They are prescribed to fight various bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, skin infections, respiratory infections like pneumonia, and infections of the ear, throat, or sinuses.
antibiotic
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antibiotisch
related to medicines or treatments that can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Example
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic medication to treat the bacterial infection.
The pharmacist explained the potential side effects of the antibiotic medication before dispensing it.
Research is ongoing to develop new antibiotic compounds to combat emerging bacterial threats.
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