Antibiotic

usgb/ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪk,ˌæntaɪbaɪˈɑːtɪk/
noun

A medicine that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.

The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat the infection.
Visual representation of "antibiotic" - A medicine that kills or slows the growth of bacteria

Often appears as...

  • prescribe an antibiotic
  • antibiotic resistance
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Usage Frequency

The term 'antibiotic' is common in medical contexts but not in everyday conversation.

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In the hospital, antibiotics are used daily.
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Warnings of Overuse

When discussing antibiotics, there's often a warning against overuse to prevent resistance.

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Overusing antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance.
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Non-Applicability

Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, not viruses like the flu or common cold.

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Colds are viral, so antibiotics won't help.
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