What does antibiotic mean?
A substance that, when introduced into an organism, kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, or protozoa. Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by these microorganisms.
Example
"The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat the patient's bacterial infection."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.