drug that kills bacteria and other germs.
a drug that fights a bacterial infection.
A chemical substance produced by microorganisms that is capable of inhibiting or killing other microorganisms; many antibiotics are used medically for the treatment of serious bacterial infections. Examples of antibiotics include penicillin, tetracycline, and gentamicin.
A natural of synthetic substance that inhibits growth of or destroys microorganisms, typically bacteria.
chemical substances that are either produced from cultures of microorganisms or produced artificially for the purpose of killing other organisms that cause disease. Antibiotics may be needed along with the cancer treatment to prevent or treat infections.
a drug or preparation used to prevent and treat infection
isolated from natural products or semi-synthesized from natural products and they either kill or stop bacterial growth
A chemical agent that is produced by one organism that is harmful to another organism.
A product produced by living organisms—such as yeast—which destroys or inhibits the growth of other microorganisms—especially bacteria.
A substance produced by microorganisms that destroy or inhibit other competitive organisms.
literally, antilife; a chemical produced by a microorganism that is able to inhibit the growth of or kill other microorganisms
Herbs that work as natural antibiotics help the body's immune system destroy growths of micro-organisms. Some herbs commonly used as natural antibiotics include buchu, chaparral, echinacea, garlic, goldenseal, myrrh, red clover and yellow dock.
A substance that kills or prevents the growth and reproduction of bacteria. e.g. Penicillin is bactericidal - it kills bacteria. Sulphamethoxazole is bacteriostatic - it stops bacteria growing.
Chemical sometimes synthesized by other organisms, sometimes manufactured, that is a deterrent to other organisms.
A substance produced by micro-organisms which inhibits the growth of, or destroys, bacteria. They may be given by injection, by mouth or applied locally.
Product produced by living organisms such as yeast that destroys or inhibits the growth of other organisms, especially bacteria.
Drug used to fight bacterial infections
Microbial product, or its derivative, that kills or inhibits the growth of susceptible microorganisms.
A class of drug used to treat a broad array of illnesses; antibiotics can also make users extremely sun sensitive. Potential problems from combining antibiotics with overexposure to the sun include blistering sunburns, an increased likelihood of melasma and other forms of skin discoloration, phototoxic syndrome, and an increased risk of skin cancer.
anti-, against + bio, life] (n) an agent that kills microorganisms
a medication that kills or reduces the amount of bacteria
(AN tih by OTT ik): A chemical substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms. Antibiotics are used topically and systematically in the treatment of acne.
"An antibacterial drug derived from another microbe."
an agent that kills micro-organisms
a substance which is produced by one microorganism and which inhibits or kills another. Antibiotics vary widely in structure. They can act either on a particular microorganism (i.e. they are specific) or a group of microorganisms (i.e. they are broad spectrum).
Substance such as penicillin or streptomycin that is toxic to microorganisms. Usually a product of a specific microorganism or plant.
a pharmaceutical that can kill certain types of bacteria
Drug usually produced from living organisms that helps cure infections caused by bacteria. A broad-spectrum antibiotic is effective against many types of bacteria. A narrow-spectrum antibiotic is effective against a limited number of bacterial types.
Substance that inhibit the growth of or destroy bacteria, viruses or amoebas: echinacea, goldenseal, myrrh, chaparral, juniper berries, thyme and garlic.
A drug, usually administered by mouth or by injection (although occasionally also applied to the skin), which has effective antibacterial action at very low concentrations.
a medication that kills or otherwise halts the reproduction of bacteria.
A substance that can kill or inhibit the growth of certain microorganisms.
Class of substances or chemicals that can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. Originally antibiotics were derived from natural sources (e.g., penicillin from molds), but many currently used antibiotics are semisynthetic and are modified by the addition of artificial chemical components.
A drug that has the capacity to kill bacteria. Used for the treatment of infections.
antimycotic; a substance produced by, or a semisynthetic substance derived from, a microorganism and able in dilute solution to inhibit or kill another microorganism
a medication which is used to treat infections.
Substance produced by, and obtained from, certain living cells (especially bacteria, yeasts and moulds), or an equivalent synthetic substance, which is biostatic or biocidal at low concentrations to some other form of life, especially pathogenic or noxious organisms.
A substance kills or prevents the growth of micro-organisms. Antibiotics are used to treat infection.
A substance produced by micro-organisms which inhibits the growth of, or destroys bacteria e.g. penicillin.
a chemical substance produced by a living organism that is detrimental to another organism. The discovery of penicillin in 1928 was the beginning of a revolution in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Inhibits growth of germs and kills germs. When it inhibits growth it is called a
(pharmacology) A chemical substance produced by a microorganism which has the capacity, in dilute solutions, to inhibit the growth of or to kill other microorganisms.
Any of several chemical substances capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms.
A medicine used to kill bacteria that may be causing an infection in the body.
Kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.
A compound that interferes with the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics are used (and misused) to kill bacterial infections in people and livestock.
A drug which kills bacteria; administered for the purpose of treating a possible or definite bacterial infection.
Substance used in the treatment of bacterial (as distinct from viral) infectious diseases in humans, animals or plants. Antibiotics inhibit the growth of, or destroy, bacteria and other micro-organisms. An antibiotic can be rendered ineffective as a treatment if antibiotic resistance develops.
A medicine used to treat infections.
A natural substance produced by microbes that inhibits or kills other microbes. Only a few useful and natural sources of antibiotics have been identified from bacteria and fungi.
A chemical substance either synthesized by man or produced by bacteria or fungi which has the capability to inhibit the growth of or to destroy bacteria or other germs.
Destroys / inhibits the growth of micro-organisms.
A soluble substance, produced by a mold or bacterium, that inhibits growth of other microorganisms.
A chemical compound produced by a microorganism with the ability to kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms.
A chemical substance produced by a microorganism that has the capacity to kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms ( e.g., penicillin, tetracycline, vancomycin, or methicillin).
Chemical that can be used to kill or inactivate bacteria within a person or animal. Antibiotics are widely used in medicine to treat diseases caused by bacteria. The first antibiotic discovered – penicillin – is produced naturally by some types of mould. Today there are many different types of antibiotic, many produced using the techniques of modern biotechnology.
A drug used to combat infection.
a substance derived from either a micro-organism or a semi-synthetic substance, able to inhibit or kill another micro-organism.
of or relating to antibiotic drugs
a chemical compound that can kill or inhibit the growth of a bacteria without causing the host (such as a human or an animal) significant damage
a chemical that is used after exposure to a disease-causing organism
a compound naturally produced by a microorganism to kill an other microorganism
a compound synthesized by living organisms, such as bacteria or molds, which inhibits the growth of another
a compound that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria
a drug A medication is a licenced drug or substance taken to reduce symptoms or cure an illness or medical condition
a drug extracted from fungus or other microorganism that kills or slows the growth of bacteria
a drug produced by microbes
a drug that is used to treat infections caused only by bacteria
a drug that kills or decreases the growth of germs (bacteria)
a drug that you take to kill a bacterium
a drug This article is about chemical substances
a medical drug that slows and kills the growth of bacteria
a medication that kills the germs that cause pneumonia
a medication used to fight germs or bacteria that cause infection
a medicine that helps prevent infection
a metabolic product produced by one microorganism that inhibits or kills other microorganisms
an anti-microbial chemotherapeutic agent produced by microorganisms , isolated, and purified for use by humans, e
a poison that works to destroy bacterial cells while leaving human cells unharmed
a poison used to kill bacteria
a powerful medication designed to kill bacteria
a substance that suppresses the growth of micro-organisms such as bacteria and fungi, and they are produced by some bacteria to prevent other bacteria from growing near them and using up their food
a substance which is either produced by microorganisms (bacterium, yeast-streptomyces) or synthetically (chemical molecule) which is capable of stopping bacterial proliferation
a type of chemotherapeutic agent, it has a toxic effect on certain types of disease-producing microorganisms without acting dangerously on the patient
A chemical compound that can inhibit growth or kill microorganisms
a substance, such as penicillin or streptomycin, produced by or derived from certain fungi, bacteria, and other organisms, that can destroy or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms.
A substance or drug used to treat infections, originally derived from fungi, bacteria and other organisms. Today, synthetic antibiotics have been produced to accomplish comparable tasks.
A medication used to treat infections caused by bacteria or fungi.
any substance that kills bacteria.
is a substance produced by micro-organisms that kill or inhibit bacteria e.g. penicillin.
Any one of many drugs that can inhibit or destroy microorganisms and control infections
any of various substances that are effective in inhibiting or destroying bacteria.
A substance produced by or derived from a micro organism that can be used to kill another micro organism.
A drug that fights bacteria in the body
a substance made either from a mold or bacterium, or synthetically that inhibits or kills certain microorganisms, specifically bacteria, and that treats infections.
Any of various substances (e.g. penicillin) produced by micro-organisms or made synthetically, that can inhibit or destroy susceptible micro-organisms.
A drug that fights bacterial infections.
A medication that is effective in treating bacterial infections. A list of commonly prescribed covered medication is available in this web site.
a compound that inhibits the growth and reproduction of bacteria. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses.
anything that hinders the growth or reproduction of an organism, usually bacteria or microorganisms
a chemical substance produced by a micro-organism that has the capacity, in dilute solutions, to kill or inhibit the growth of other micro-organisms.
a protein that slows the growth, or kills off, certain microorganisms, most commonly bacteria.
A drug that kills a bacteria or virus
A drug, for example penicillin, that is used to treat diseases caused by bacteria.
combats infection within the body.
A class of substances that destroy or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms.
a substance, such as penicillin and tetracycline that stops the growth of certain germs.
A natural or synthetic chemical that is used to kill bacteria in order to treat diseases in humans and animals.
A medication that acts against bacteria, used to treat infectious diseases caused by these organisms.
having the action of helping the body withstand infection or infestation. (Rosemary, Garlic, Echinacea and Thyme)
Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms
chemical produced by microorganisms that in low concentrations selectively inhibits or kills other microorganisms
Medicine used to fight bacterial infections (as opposed to viral infections), e.g., Penicillin, Tetracycline, Erythromycin, Doxycycline. Antibiotics can only be obtained with a doctor's prescription.
chemical substances, produced by living organisms or synthesized (created) in laboratories, designed to kill organisms that cause disease.
A drug that fights infections by killing bacteria or other germs.
A substance that fights bacteria.
destroys or stops the growth of microorganisms in the body
Medicine that reduces the growth of or destroys micro-organisms
A substance derived from certain fungi or bacteria that inhibits or destroys the growth of various microorganisms. (Penicillin)
A substance used to combat bacterial infection by killing or slowing the growth of organisms.
Substances that are secreted by various species of bacteria and plants. e.g. penicillin, which is secreted by bread mold. Antibiotics are usually secreted as a defense strategy because they are toxic.
A substance that interfers with a particular step of cellular metabolism, causing either bactericidal or bacteriostatic inhibition; sometimes restricted to those having a natural biological origin.
a drug that destroys microorganisms or inhibits their growth.
A drug with the ability to kill bacteria.
Antibiotic medications are given to help the body's natural defenses in fighting an infection. Penicillin and erythromycin are examples.
Medicine used to fight bacteria in the body.
a chemical substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of a microorganism.
Substance used to destroy or inhibit the growth of micro-organisms. Side effect in usage for livestock is that overuse of antibiotics is allowing bacteria to develop resistance, thereby potentially reducing the effectiveness of antibiotics used to treat serious human diseases.
A drug capable of killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria.
A medicine used to treat disease caused by bacteria.
(AN-tee-by-AH-tik): A medicine that kills bacteria.
A substance produced by bacteria or fungi that destroys or prevents the growth of other bacteria and fungi.
A drug that kills or reduces the growth of bacterial infection.
a drug used to treat some bacterial diseases.
Pronunciation: (an-tih-by-AH-tik) A medication used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.
Prevents the growth of, or destroys, bacteria
A substance, which is used in the prevention or treatment of infectious diseases.
Substance produced by or derived from bacteria which is able to inhibit or kill other bacteria, i.e. penicillin.
A substance derived from a mold or bacteria that can be used to treat diseases. Penicillin is the most familiar type used to treat infection. Certain special antibiotics are effective drugs in cancer chemotherapy.
A chemical agent, derived from a microorganism or synthetically, used to treat bacterial infections.
Medication used to kill bacteria and fight infection.
chemical substances which can destroy other microorganisms; they are used in treatment of various infectious diseases. Examples of antibiotics include gentarnicin, tobramycin, and amikacin. Click here to return to the passage.
any drug or treatment which inhibits or kills a microbe or germ; usually this refers to treatments for bacteria (for example, staph or strept)
A medication used to kill or limit the growth of bacterial micro-organisms that cause infection .
A substance produced by one organism that can destroy or slow down the growth of other microorganisms.
A metabolic product of one microorganism or a chemical that in low concentrations is detrimental to activities of other microorganisms. Penicillin, tetracycline, and streptomycin are antibiotics. Not effective against viruses.
A complex chemical substance produced by one microorganism that inhibits or kills other microorganisms (e.g., streptomycin).
a soluble substance derived from a mold or bacterium that inhibits the growth of other bacterial micro-organisms.
A drug that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Chemical substance formed as a metabolic by-product in bacteria or fungi and used to treat bacterial infections. Antibiotics can be produced naturally, using microorganisms, or synthetically.
A chemical compound or drug that kills the bacteria that cause infection.
An antibiotic is a drug that kills or slows the growth of bacteria. There are both topical and oral antibiotics for acne.
an agent that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms; the term typically refers to an agent that is active against bacteria.
(an-tih-by-AH-tik) A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.
A medicine that kills bacteria and some other germs, but not viruses.
Antibiotics fight bacterial infections by killing bacteria or stopping it from growing. Antibiotics can help your body’s immune system fight off infections. If you have ever had strep throat, your doctor probably gave you an antibiotic to take.
An antimicrobial compound produced by living micro-organisms, used therapeutically or sometimes prophylactically in the control of infectious diseases. Over 4,000 antibiotics have been isolated, but only about 50 have achieved wide use.
A class of drugs that either inhibit the growth of or kill microbial pathogens like bacterial, fungal or viral organisms.
A chemical substance, natural or synthetic, that can kill or inhibit the activities of microorganisms including bacteria or fungi.
chemical substance produced by a microorganism that has the capacity to inhibit the growth of or to kill other microorganisms; antibiotics that are nontoxic to the host are used as chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of infectious diseases.
A substance that inhibits the growth of or kills microorganisms.
A medication used to prevent or treat infection.
Inhibits growth and destroys viruses and bacteria.
A medication that kills bacteria (germs), used to fight infection.
Medicine used to treat infections in the blood, urine, lungs and other areas of the body.
a substance which can destroy other bacteria. Used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
A substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of microbes/microorganisms.
Any of various substances that are used to inhibit or destroy the growth of microorganisms in the prevention and / or treatment of disease, such as penicillin and streptomycin.
a substance produced by a microbe that is used to stop the growth of other microbes.
A substance that destroys or stunts the growth of micro-organisms
a medication to treat or prevent infection from bacteria.
a substance, especially one similar to those produced by certain fungi, for destroying bacteria that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms. An antibiotic is used to combat disease and infection.
A substance, especially one similar to those produced by certain fungi, that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi.
A term used to describe a range of drugs which are used to treat conditions involving bacteria
A medication used to treat infection by killing bacteria and other germs.
Antimicrobial agent made from a mold or a bacterium that kills or slows the growth of other microbes, specifically bacteria. Example: penicillin.
Substance used to inhibit the growth of micro-organisms, including bacteria and fungi. ( 10)
Chemical compounds from living cells, that inhibit growth or kill microorganisms.
A drug used to treat bacterial infections.
a chemical substance that can kill or inhibit the growth of a microorganism.
A drug that stops or slows the growth of bacteria
Any substance produced by a microorganism which harms or kills another microorganism.
a specific type of medication that treats infection by killing bacteria or preventing its growth.
A substance produced by micro-organisms or synthetically (penicillin, Streptomycin, etc.) which has the ability to inhibit or destroy certain micro-organisms.
A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. Originally, an antibiotic was a substance produced by one microorganism that selectively inhibits the growth of another. Synthetic antibiotics, usually chemically related to natural antibiotics, have since been produced that accomplish comparable tasks. See the entire definition of Antibiotic
a drug killing microbes or inhibiting their growth.
a drug used to treat a bacterial infection. It may be given by mouth or through a vein (IV).
Stops the growth of, and destroys microorganisms ( fungi, bacteria and viruses).
A drug used to fight infections.
A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of organisms. Once considered a magic bullet, antibiotics are now commonly used to combat disease and infection. Indications are growing that many human viruses and bacteria are becoming resistant to current antibiotics.
A chemical substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria; some antibiotics are used to treat infectious diseases.
a chemical substance that can weaken or kill microorganisms (like bacteria and fungi) without significant harm to the person infected; not effective against viruses.
Inhibits growth of germs or kills germs. When it inhibits growth, it is called BACTERIOSTATIC. When it kills, it is called BACTERIOCIDAL.
medicine used to fight bacterial infection.
Natural or synthetic substance that can block the multiplication of certain bacteria and destroy them. ( antibiotique, n.m)
Fights infection in the body by preventing the growth or destroying bacteria
medication that interferes with the growth of bacteria and may stop an infection.
Chemical substances, produced by living organisms or synthesized (created) in laboratories, for the purpose of killing other organisms that cause disease. Some cancer therapies interfere with the body’s ability to fight off infection (they suppress the immune system), so antibiotics may be needed along with the cancer treatment to prevent or treat infections.
Tending to destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria and fungi; or a substance that has this property. See: ProDophilus
a group of drugs that kill bacteria and other organisms that cause disease.
Medication used to treat bacterial infections
A chemical substance, produced by a microorganism, which has the capacity, in low concentrations, to inhibit or even destroy bacteria and other microorganisms. The definition may be expanded to include higher plants as a source.
A substance that is produced during the growth of various micro-organisms that in low concentrations destroys or inhibits the development of other specific organisms. In general terms antibiotics are regarded by most fish keepers as antibacterial agents.
A drug that treats infection caused by a certain type of organism i.e. bacteria Antibiotics have no effect on asthma itself but can treat infections that can make asthma worse.
a medication used to treat certain types of bacterial infection
A drug given to stop the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses.
A drug used to kill bacteria.
A substance that combats bacterial infection. Antibiotics are usually derived from living organisms.
This medication will slow the growth and eventually kill bacteria-like organisms found on your fish.
Any of a group of substances which has the ability to kill or weaken bacteria.
A chemical substance, excreted by microorganisms or synthetically produced, that has the capacity to inhibit or kill bacteria when applied in dilute solutions.
a chemical substance that interferes with a bacterium's ability to function normally.
Affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to inhibit the growth of or destroy bacteria or other microorganisms.
A chemical agent that selectively kills pathogens.
A substance either derived from a mold or bacterium or produced synthetically that inhibits or kills certain microorganisms, specifically bacteria, to treat infections.
Drug that kills bacteria or prevents them from multiplying.
Medicine used to treat infection caused by bacteria — Antibiotics do not protect against viruses and do not prevent the common cold.
Destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms used to treat infectious diseases.
A class of natural and synthetic compounds that inhibit the growth of or kill other microorganisms.
An agent that inhibits the growth or multiplication of, or kills, a living organism; usually used in reference to bacteria or other microorganisms.
drugs used to kill organisms that cause disease. Antibiotics may be made by living organisms or they may be created in the lab. Since some cancer treatments can reduce the body's ability to fight off infection, antibiotics may be used to treat or prevent these infections.
Medication given to inhibit the growth of organisms, such as bacteria, that can cause infections.
Substance that kills or inhibits the growth of organisms such as bacteria or fungi. Some antibiotics are used to treat infectious disease.
Antibiotics are medicines that can be used to treat infections caused by micro-organisms, usually bacteria or fungi. For example amoxicillin, streptomycin and erythromycin.
A substance usually produced by a fungus or bacteria that can kill other microorganisms. Often prescribed for bacterial infections.
any drug containing a quantity of a chemical substance produced by a microorganism that has the capacity to inhibit the growth of or destroy bacteria or other microorganisms
An antibiotic is a drug that kills or prevents the growth of bacteria. They have no effect against viruses or fungal infections. Antibiotics are one class of antimicrobials, a larger group which also includes anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic drugs.