antibiotic

• Sich auf eine Substanz beziehend, die Bakterien und andere Mikroorganismen abtöten oder in ihrem Wachstum hemmen kann; auch eine solche Substanz betreffend oder durch sie verursacht.

Relating to a substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.

1. Relating to antibioticsB2formalmedical

   Describing a substance that can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, used to treat infections.

   Antibiotikum betreffend

   • The doctor prescribed an antibiotic cream for the wound.
   • Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in modern medicine.
   • She is taking antibiotic medication for her throat infection.

   Synonymeantibacterialantimicrobial

2. Having antibacterial propertiesB2formalmedical

   Possessing the ability to destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria.

   antibiotisch

   • Some plants have natural antibiotic properties.
   • The antibiotic effect of the drug was confirmed in clinical trials.
   • This antibiotic treatment is effective against a wide range of bacteria.

   Synonymeantibacterialantimicrobialbactericidalbacteriostaticgermicidal

• Chemische Substanz, oft aus Schimmelpilzen oder Bakterien gewonnen, die Mikroorganismen abtöten oder in ihrem Wachstum hemmen kann und zur Behandlung bakterieller Infektionen eingesetzt wird.

A chemical substance, often derived from a mold or bacterium, that can kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms and is used to treat bacterial infections.

1. Antimicrobial substanceB2formalmedical

   A chemical substance, often derived from a mold or bacterium, that can kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, used to treat bacterial infections.

   Antibiotikum

   • The doctor prescribed a strong antibiotic for the infection.
   • Penicillin was the first widely used antibiotic.
   • Overuse of antibiotics can lead to drug resistance.

   Synonymeantibacterialantimicrobialbactericidegermicide