antibiotic

[ an-ti-bahy-ot-ik, -bee-, an-tee-, -tahy- ]

/ ˌæn tɪ baɪˈɒt ɪk, -bi-, ˌæn ti-, -taɪ- /

Biochemistry, Pharmacology

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noun

any of a large group of chemical substances, as penicillin or streptomycin, produced by various microorganisms and fungi, having the capacity in dilute solutions to inhibit the growth of or to destroy bacteria and other microorganisms, used chiefly in the treatment of infectious diseases.

adjective

of or involving antibiotics.

Origin of antibiotic

1855–60, for an earlier sense; anti- + biotic

OTHER WORDS FROM antibiotic

an·ti·bi·ot·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby antibiotic

anti-basement membrane antibody, anti-basement membrane glomerulonephritis, Antibes, antibilious, antibiosis, antibiotic, antibiotic enterocolitis, antibiotics, resistance to, anti-Black, antiblastic, antibodies

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Example sentences from the Web for antibiotic

These medications are a type of antimicrobial drug—a category that also includes antibiotics.
These are the best COVID-19 treatments right now|Claire Maldarelli|October 5, 2020|Popular Science
That’s why people who took antibiotics could, paradoxically, develop new infections after treatment.
When Evolution Is Infectious - Issue 90: Something Green|Moises Velasquez-Manoff|September 30, 2020|Nautilus
Researchers will need to study how the short-term benefits of antibiotics stack up against potential risks, she says, but such research may also lead to therapies for pregnant women who need antibiotics.
A mother mouse’s gut microbes help wire her pup’s brain|Carolyn Wilke|September 23, 2020|Science News
Unlike many bacterial invaders that are thwarted by antibiotics, there aren’t many pharmaceuticals that help us beat viral infections.
All the pros—and cons—of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19|Claire Maldarelli|September 1, 2020|Popular Science

He expected the California Department of Public Health to be his advocate when he alleged Palomar Vista Healthcare Center in Escondido had failed to deliver adequate antibiotic treatments for an infection that left him at risk.
Confirmed Nursing Home Complaints Plummet During Pandemic|Jared Whitlock|August 25, 2020|Voice of San Diego
In the future, antibiotic resistance could have catastrophic consequences.
Without Education, Antibiotic Resistance Will Be Our Greatest Health Crisis|Russell Saunders|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A fair number explicitly ask for an antibiotic, to cover the possibility that it is “bronchitis” or a “sinus infection.”
Without Education, Antibiotic Resistance Will Be Our Greatest Health Crisis|Russell Saunders|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A plague outbreak in Madagascar has killed 40 people so far, and due to antibiotic resistance, it could kill many more.
Bubonic Plague Is Back (but It Never Really Left)|Kent Sepkowitz|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Reeve passed away after experiencing an adverse reaction to an antibiotic on Oct. 10, 2004.
Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve's Epic Friendship and the Greatest Williams Story Ever Told|Marlow Stern|August 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Antibiotic resistant bacteria is the latest target for scientific ‘cures.’
The Fake Superbug Cure|Kent Sepkowitz|June 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The books started with the specifications for antibiotic growth equipment for colonies with problems in local bacteria.
Sand Doom|William Fitzgerald Jenkins
But the discovery of what substance should be added to what antibiotic was largely one of trial and error.
Bolden's Pets|F. L. Wallace

British Dictionary definitions for antibiotic

antibiotic

/ (ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪk) /

noun

any of various chemical substances, such as penicillin, streptomycin, chloramphenicol, and tetracycline, produced by various microorganisms, esp fungi, or made synthetically and capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, esp bacteria

adjective

of or relating to antibiotics

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for antibiotic

antibiotic

[ (an-ti-beye-ot-ik, an-teye-beye-ot-ik, an-ti-bee-ot-ik) ]

A substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms and is therefore used to treat some infections. One of the most familiar antibiotics is penicillin.

notes for antibiotic

Microorganisms that are initially treatable with antibiotics may evolve resistance as the more susceptible members of the population are killed off. (See resistance to antibiotics.)

Medical definitions for antibiotic

antibiotic

[ ăn′tĭ-bī-ŏt′ĭk, ăn′tī- ]

n.

A substance, such as penicillin or streptomycin, produced by or derived from certain fungi, bacteria, and other organisms, that can destroy or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms.

adj.

Of or relating to antibiotics.

Of or relating to antibiosis.

Scientific definitions for antibiotic

antibiotic

[ ăn′tĭ-bī-ŏt′ĭk ]

Noun

A substance, such as penicillin, that is capable of destroying or weakening certain microorganisms, especially bacteria or fungi, that cause infections or infectious diseases. Antibiotics are usually produced by or synthesized from other microorganisms, such as molds. They inhibit pathogens by interfering with essential intracellular processes, including the synthesis of bacterial proteins. Antibiotics do not kill viruses and are not effective in treating viral infections.

Adjective

Relating to antibiotics.

Relating to antibiosis.

单词	antibiotic
释义	antibiotic [ an-ti-bahy-ot-ik, -bee-, an-tee-, -tahy- ] / ˌæn tɪ baɪˈɒt ɪk, -bi-, ˌæn ti-, -taɪ- / Biochemistry, Pharmacology SEE SYNONYMS FOR antibiotic ON THESAURUS.COM noun any of a large group of chemical substances, as penicillin or streptomycin, produced by various microorganisms and fungi, having the capacity in dilute solutions to inhibit the growth of or to destroy bacteria and other microorganisms, used chiefly in the treatment of infectious diseases. adjective of or involving antibiotics. Origin of antibiotic 1855–60, for an earlier sense; anti- + biotic OTHER WORDS FROM antibiotic an·ti·bi·ot·i·cal·ly, adverb Words nearby antibiotic anti-basement membrane antibody, anti-basement membrane glomerulonephritis, Antibes, antibilious, antibiosis, antibiotic, antibiotic enterocolitis, antibiotics, resistance to, anti-Black, antiblastic, antibodies Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for antibiotic These medications are a type of antimicrobial drug—a category that also includes antibiotics. These are the best COVID-19 treatments right now\|Claire Maldarelli\|October 5, 2020\|Popular Science That’s why people who took antibiotics could, paradoxically, develop new infections after treatment. When Evolution Is Infectious - Issue 90: Something Green\|Moises Velasquez-Manoff\|September 30, 2020\|Nautilus Researchers will need to study how the short-term benefits of antibiotics stack up against potential risks, she says, but such research may also lead to therapies for pregnant women who need antibiotics. A mother mouse’s gut microbes help wire her pup’s brain\|Carolyn Wilke\|September 23, 2020\|Science News Unlike many bacterial invaders that are thwarted by antibiotics, there aren’t many pharmaceuticals that help us beat viral infections. All the pros—and cons—of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19\|Claire Maldarelli\|September 1, 2020\|Popular Science He expected the California Department of Public Health to be his advocate when he alleged Palomar Vista Healthcare Center in Escondido had failed to deliver adequate antibiotic treatments for an infection that left him at risk. Confirmed Nursing Home Complaints Plummet During Pandemic\|Jared Whitlock\|August 25, 2020\|Voice of San Diego In the future, antibiotic resistance could have catastrophic consequences. Without Education, Antibiotic Resistance Will Be Our Greatest Health Crisis\|Russell Saunders\|December 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A fair number explicitly ask for an antibiotic, to cover the possibility that it is “bronchitis” or a “sinus infection.” Without Education, Antibiotic Resistance Will Be Our Greatest Health Crisis\|Russell Saunders\|December 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A plague outbreak in Madagascar has killed 40 people so far, and due to antibiotic resistance, it could kill many more. Bubonic Plague Is Back (but It Never Really Left)\|Kent Sepkowitz\|November 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Reeve passed away after experiencing an adverse reaction to an antibiotic on Oct. 10, 2004. Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve's Epic Friendship and the Greatest Williams Story Ever Told\|Marlow Stern\|August 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Antibiotic resistant bacteria is the latest target for scientific ‘cures.’ The Fake Superbug Cure\|Kent Sepkowitz\|June 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The books started with the specifications for antibiotic growth equipment for colonies with problems in local bacteria. Sand Doom\|William Fitzgerald Jenkins But the discovery of what substance should be added to what antibiotic was largely one of trial and error. Bolden's Pets\|F. L. Wallace British Dictionary definitions for antibiotic antibiotic / (ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪk) / noun any of various chemical substances, such as penicillin, streptomycin, chloramphenicol, and tetracycline, produced by various microorganisms, esp fungi, or made synthetically and capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, esp bacteria adjective of or relating to antibiotics Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to antibiotic “Antibiotic” vs. “Abiotic” vs. “Antibody”: What Is The Difference?Antibiotics, antibodies, abiotic. If these terms confuse you, it's because they're frustratingly similar. So we've explained the minute differences for you. READ MORE Excelsior, Stay In Your Lane, And Other Trending Words On Dictionary.comFrom the loss of one of the world's superheroes to the happenings on the world stage, take a look at the news stories that made people scurry to Dictionary.com November 9–16, 2018 to find meaning. READ MORE Words related to antibiotic penicillin, amoxicillin, tetracycline, erythromycin, streptomycin, ampicillin, sulfonamide, wonder drug, sulfa drug Cultural definitions for antibiotic antibiotic [ (an-ti-beye-ot-ik, an-teye-beye-ot-ik, an-ti-bee-ot-ik) ] A substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms and is therefore used to treat some infections. One of the most familiar antibiotics is penicillin. notes for antibiotic Microorganisms that are initially treatable with antibiotics may evolve resistance as the more susceptible members of the population are killed off. (See resistance to antibiotics.) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for antibiotic antibiotic [ ăn′tĭ-bī-ŏt′ĭk, ăn′tī- ] n. A substance, such as penicillin or streptomycin, produced by or derived from certain fungi, bacteria, and other organisms, that can destroy or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms. adj. Of or relating to antibiotics. Of or relating to antibiosis. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for antibiotic antibiotic [ ăn′tĭ-bī-ŏt′ĭk ] Noun A substance, such as penicillin, that is capable of destroying or weakening certain microorganisms, especially bacteria or fungi, that cause infections or infectious diseases. Antibiotics are usually produced by or synthesized from other microorganisms, such as molds. They inhibit pathogens by interfering with essential intracellular processes, including the synthesis of bacterial proteins. Antibiotics do not kill viruses and are not effective in treating viral infections. Adjective Relating to antibiotics. Relating to antibiosis. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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