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antibiotic

antibiotic/ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk/

noun

medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

Often used as a countable noun; plural form is 'antibiotics'.

Examples

01
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat the bacterial infection.
02
She finished the full course of antibiotics even though she felt better after three days.
03
Some people are allergic to certain antibiotics like penicillin.

Notes from other learners

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They say using a lot of these antibiotics is actually worse for your health.
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juin