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antibiotics

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Definitions

n.

Substances that destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria, used to treat bacterial infections.

抗生素;抗菌素

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
antiagainst, opposite
+
bio
+
ticsuffix
+
splural
=antibiotics

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Antibiotics have saved millions of lives since their discovery.

  • 2.

    Doctors prescribe antibiotics to treat bacterial infections.

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