trụ sinh
Definition
- Noun:
- Antibiotic: A substance, such as penicillin, that is produced by microorganisms (like fungi or bacteria) and can inhibit the growth of or destroy other harmful microorganisms, especially bacteria. This term is primarily used in Southern Vietnamese dialects.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ kê đơn thuốc có trụ sinh để điều trị nhiễm trùng. (The doctor prescribed medicine containing an antibiotic to treat the infection.)
- Trụ sinh là một phát minh quan trọng của y học. (Antibiotics are an important invention in medicine.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "trụ sinh" is considered a regional variant. In standard, nationwide Vietnamese, the more common and formal term for antibiotic is "kháng sinh".
Variants and Related Words
- Kháng sinh (n): Antibiotic. The standard term used in most contexts.
- Trẻ em cần dùng kháng sinh đúng liều. (Children need to take antibiotics at the correct dosage.)
Synonyms
- Antibiotic: A medicine that inhibits or kills bacteria.
- Antimicrobial: A broader term for an agent that kills microorganisms or stops their growth.
Notes on Usage
- "Trụ sinh" is an older, localized term. In modern medical contexts, scientific writing, and most of Vietnam, "kháng sinh" is universally preferred and understood.