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Adjective
/ˌantēbīˈätik/,/ˌantī-/,
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antibiotics, plural;
  1. Relating to, involving, or denoting antibiotics

Noun
  1. A medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms

  1. a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections; "when antibiotics were first discovered they were called wonder drugs"
  2. of or relating to antibiotic drugs
  3. (antibiosis) an association between organisms that is harmful to one of them or between organisms and a metabolic product of another
  4. In common usage, an antibiotic (from the ἀντί – anti, "against", and βίος – bios, "life") is a substance or compound that kills bacteria or inhibits their growth. ...
  5. Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms; Of or relating to antibiotics
  6. (Antibiotics) substances derived from a microorganism that are able to inhibit or kill another microorganism. A drug with the ability to kill bacteria.
  7. (Antibiotics) Substances produced by or derived from living organisms, such as molds, and that kills or inhibits the growth or reproduction of bacteria.
  8. (Antibiotics) Medications that kill bacteria or interfere with their growth. Used to treat infection.
  9. (Antibiotics) a medicine or chemical that can destroy harmful bacteria in the body or limit their growth
  10. (Antibiotics) Drugs used to fight infections caused by bacteria.
  11. (Anti-biotics) Since anti means “against”, anti-biotics therefore means “against life”. We see this in the myriad of them given to destroy the “life” that is causing disease. However, because anti does mean “against”, antibiotics also destroys all the “good life" as well.
  12. (Antibiotics) A medicine, which may be taken by mouth as a syrup, tablet or capsule, or may be given through a drip into a vein, to prevent or treat a bacterial infection.
  13. (Antibiotics) Chemical substance in the form of an oral medication or topical solution that inhibits the growth of and/or kills bacteria. Our physicians often prescribe antibiotics derived from erythromycin and tetracycline to regulate acne.
  14. (Antibiotics) Many livestock farmers give their animals antibiotics to keep them healthy and speed up their growth. Organic advocates claim that antibiotic residues in meat or dairy products are harmful to humans. ...
  15. (Antibiotics) These are medicines, which are most, prescribed today and they help cure diseases by either killing a bacteria or injuring it. There are over 100 different types of antibiotics available though the first one was penicillin. ...
  16. (Antibiotics) Used to cure infections in the reproductive system, such as in the cervix or lining of the uterus and some STD’s.
  17. (Antibiotics) With the discovery of the link between ulcers and H. pylori peptic ulcers can be treated by a short course of combined high dose antibiotic therapy rather than acid-suppression alone. Without antibacterial therapy, there is a 75 percent chance of the ulcer reoccurring. ...
  18. (Antibiotics) medicines used to treat infection, in the newborn the most frequently used when sepsis is suspected are ampicillin and gentamicin.
  19. (Antibiotics) to prevent infection while white blood cell levels are very low
  20. (antibiotics) Penicillin drug reaction · Sulfonamide hypersensitivity syndrome · Urticarial erythema multiforme · Adverse effects of fluoroquinolones
  21. Antibiotics are a class of drugs used to treat a broad range of infections and diseases. Many antibiotics, such as Cipro, Doryx, Floxin, Minocin, Tequin and Tetracycline increase the need for sun protection because they can significantly increase sun sensitivity.
  22. Antibiotics control acne by curbing the body’s production of P. acnes and decreasing inflammation. For patients with mild acne, topical antibiotics (creams, gels, pads and lotions applied directly to the  skin) may have some success, but these are limited in their ability to penetrate deep into ...
  23. Antibiotics frequently are prescribed to eliminate infections that could impair fertility, such as infections of the urinary tract and prostate. The physician will be especially inclined to prescribe an antibiotic if leukocytes (white blood cells) are detected in the man's semen sample. ...
  24. Macrolide antibiotics have been reported to cause a significant decrease in corticosteroid clearance (see Drug Interactions , Hepatic Enzyme Inducers, Inhibitors and Substrates ).
  25. several antibiotics cause a fatal toxicity in hamsters. Penicillin, amoxicillin, ampicillin, streptomycin, dihydrostreptomycin, tetracyclines, lincomycin, erythromycin, vancomycin, cephalosporins, and gentamycin should be avoided.