antibiotic

adjective1 of 2

concerning medicine that is used to fight certain diseases

• “He managed to get her antibiotics that saved her life.”Tatoeba
• “The authorities will soon distribute antibiotics in the area.”Tatoeba

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noun2 of 2

Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.