Antibiotic
Pronunciation: /ˌæntiːbaɪˈɑːtɪk/
Antibiotic (noun)
- A drug used to kill bacteria and treat infections in the body.
- A substance that stops the growth of bacteria or destroys them.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection.
- She took an antibiotic to treat her illness.
Common collocations: prescribe antibiotics, take antibiotics, antibiotic treatment, fight bacteria, antibiotic resistance