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antibiotic
nounmasculinetechnicalvery common/ɐ̃.ti.bi.ˈɔ.ti.ku/an·ti·bi·ó·ti·co
Definition
1A medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
Usage examples
“The infection required a strong course of antibiotics.”
“Overuse of antibiotics can lead to resistance.”
Common combinations
broad-spectrum antibiotictake antibioticsantibiotic resistance