El antibiótico
Example: El antibiótico ayudó a curar la infección rápidamente.
Definition
"Antibiotic" refers to a substance used in medicine to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, helping to cure infections quickly and effectively. It is commonly prescribed to treat bacterial diseases and improve patient recovery.
Etymology
The word "antibiotic" comes 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? The discovery of antibiotics revolutionized medicine by enabling effective treatment of bacterial infections.
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"El antibiótico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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