Definitions for "ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT"
An agent that kills or inhibits microbial growth.
Any substance of natural, synthetic or semi-synthetic origin which at low concentrations kills or inhibits the growth of micro-organisms but causes little or no host damage.
Agent that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
A drug substance that is either biologically derived or chemically produced with antimicrobial activity as its major effect.