antibiotic
Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.
Exemplos
3 de 5The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.
The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.
Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.
Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.
I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.
I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Break the word down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Bio' (life). It is a substance that is 'against the life' of harmful bacteria.
Quiz rápido
The patient was prescribed an ______ ointment to treat the bacterial infection on his arm.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: antibiotic
Exemplos
The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.
everydayThe doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.
Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.
formalGlobal health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.
I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.
informalI'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.
The researchers analyzed the antibiotic properties of various honey samples.
academicThe researchers analyzed the antibiotic properties of various honey samples.
The pharmaceutical company is seeking a patent for its new antibiotic compound.
businessThe pharmaceutical company is seeking a patent for its new antibiotic compound.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
a course of antibiotic treatment
a course of antibiotic treatment
broad-spectrum antibiotic
broad-spectrum antibiotic
antibiotic-free
antibiotic-free
Frequentemente confundido com
Antiseptics are used on living tissue (like skin) to prevent infection, while antibiotics are usually taken internally or used topically to treat existing bacterial infections.
Antibiotics only kill bacteria, whereas antivirals are specifically designed to treat viral infections like the flu.
Notas de uso
When used as an adjective, it typically modifies nouns like 'resistance', 'cream', or 'treatment'. It is crucial to specify that it only works against bacteria, not viruses.
Erros comuns
Many learners mistakenly believe that antibiotic medications can cure viral diseases like the common cold or influenza.
Dica de memorização
Break the word down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Bio' (life). It is a substance that is 'against the life' of harmful bacteria.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek 'anti' (against) and 'biotikos' (fit for life/pertaining to life).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many developed countries, there is significant public health messaging regarding the 'overuse' of antibiotic drugs to prevent the development of superbugs.
Quiz rápido
The patient was prescribed an ______ ointment to treat the bacterial infection on his arm.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: antibiotic
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