antibiotic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Hyponyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Translations 1.5 See also

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[edit] Etymology

The word antibiotic comes from the Greek words anti, meaning "against", and βίος – bios, "life," hence against life. "

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• Rhymes: -ɒtɪk

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antibiotic (plural antibiotics)

1. (pharmacology) Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms.

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• See also Wikisaurus:antibiotic

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antibiotic (comparative more antibiotic, superlative most antibiotic)

1. (pharmacology) Of or relating to antibiotics.

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• antibacterial
• antiseptic