antimicrobic

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antimicrobic

A scientist applies an antimicrobic solution to a petri dish.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms: Describes a substance or agent that kills microbes (like bacteria, viruses, fungi) or stops them from growing and multiplying.

  2. Noun:

    • An agent that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease: A specific substance, such as a chemical, drug, or physical agent (like heat), used to kill or inhibit harmful microbes.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • The doctor prescribed an antimicrobic ointment for the skin infection.
    • Silver has known antimicrobic properties and is used in some wound dressings.

  • Noun:

    • This new antimicrobic is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria.
    • Ultraviolet light is a powerful physical antimicrobic used for sterilizing surfaces.
Advanced Usage
  • "Antimicrobic resistance": Refers to the ability of a microorganism to survive exposure to an antimicrobic agent that would normally kill it or inhibit its growth. This is a major global health concern.
    • The overuse of antibiotics has led to increased antimicrobic resistance in many bacterial strains.
Variants and Related Words
  • Antimicrobial: This is a more common and completely synonymous variant for both the adjective and noun forms of "antimicrobic." The terms are often used interchangeably.
    • Antimicrobial stewardship programs are crucial in hospitals.
  • Antiseptic (noun/adjective): A type of antimicrobic used on living tissue (like skin) to prevent infection.
  • Disinfectant (noun/adjective): A type of antimicrobic used on non-living objects and surfaces to destroy pathogens.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Germicidal, microbicidal, antiseptic, disinfectant.
  • Noun: Germicide, microbicide, biocide, antimicrobial agent.
Related Phrases
  • Antimicrobic activity: The effectiveness or power of an agent in destroying or inhibiting microbes.
    • The study measured the antimicrobic activity of the plant extract.
  • Broad-spectrum antimicrobic: An agent effective against a wide range of different microorganisms.
    • The patient was started on a broad-spectrum antimicrobic while awaiting lab results.
antimicrobic

A scientist applies an antimicrobic solution to a petri dish.

Adjective
  1. capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Noun
  1. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

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