antibiotic drug

noun phrase

Meaning

A medication used to inhibit the growth of or destroy bacteria.

Examples

Patients must finish the entire course of their antibiotic drug to prevent the bacteria from developing resistance.
The discovery of the first antibiotic drug revolutionized modern medicine by making previously fatal infections treatable.

Synonyms: antibiotic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, penicillin

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antibiotic drug

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk drʌɡ/

Definition

A medication used to inhibit the growth of or destroy bacteria.

Examples

Patients must finish the entire course of their antibiotic drug to prevent the bacteria from developing resistance.
The discovery of the first antibiotic drug revolutionized modern medicine by making previously fatal infections treatable.
She was allergic to that specific antibiotic drug, so the physician chose a different class of medication.

Synonyms of antibiotic drug

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