English[]
Etymology[]
The word antibiotic comes from the Greek words anti, meaning "against", and βίος – bios, "life," hence "against life."
Pronunciation[]
- (UK) IPA: /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/, /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/
- (US) IPA: /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/, /ˌæn.tə.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/
- Rhymes: -ɒtɪk
Noun[]
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Antibiotic ({{{1}}})
- Template:Pharmacology Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms.
Hyponyms[]
- See also Wikisaurus:antibiotic
Translations[]
substance that destroys of inhibits bacteria
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Adjective[]
Antibiotic (comparative {{{1}}}, superlative {{{2}}})
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- Template:Pharmacology Of or relating to antibiotics.
Translations[]
of or relating to antibiotics
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See also[]
- antibacterial
- antiseptic
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