The antibiotic
Example: Antibiotic treats bacterial infections by stopping growth of bacteria
Definition
"The antibiotic" refers to a substance used to treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria, thereby helping to cure or prevent illness caused by bacterial pathogens.
Etymology
The term "the antibiotic" originates from the Greek words 'anti,' meaning 'against,' and 'bios,' meaning 'life.' It was first used in the early 20th century to describe substances that act against living bacteria. Did you know that the discovery of penicillin, the first true antibiotic, revolutionized modern medicine?
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"The antibiotic" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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