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British pronunciation/ˌæntɪba‍ɪˈɒtɪk/
American pronunciation/ˌæntaɪbaɪˈɑtɪk/, /ˌæntibaɪˈɑtɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "antibiotic"

Antibiotic
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a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

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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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related to medicines or treatments that can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria

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The doctor prescribed some antibiotics for my infection.
The doctor treated the patient’s septic wound with antibiotics.
Due to the severity of the infection, the veterinarian indicated antibiotics for the sick dog.
Antibiotics are commonly used as remedial treatment for bacterial infections.
Antibiotics treat the bacterial infection causing a carbuncle.
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