antibiotic
/ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/noun
Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.
Example sentence
- “Antibiotics are overused.”
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