antibacterial — [an΄tī bak tir′ē əl; an΄tēbak tir′ē əl, an΄tibak tir′ē əl] adj. that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth n. any antibacterial drug or medicine … English World dictionary
Antibacterial — Contents 1 History 2 Indications 3 Pharmacodynamics 4 Classe … Wikipedia
antibacterial — I noun any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth • Syn: ↑antibacterial drug, ↑bactericide • Derivationally related forms: ↑bactericidal (for: ↑bactericide) … Useful english dictionary
Drug resistance — is the reduction in effectiveness of a drug such as an antimicrobial or an antineoplastic[1] in curing a disease or condition. When the drug is not intended to kill or inhibit a pathogen, then the term is equivalent to dosage failure or drug… … Wikipedia
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
Antibacterial soap — Liquid antibacterial soap. Antibacterial soap is any cleaning product to which active antibacterial ingredients have been added. These chemicals kill bacteria and microbes, but are no more effective at deactivating viruses than any other kind of… … Wikipedia
Drug discovery — In the fields of medicine, biotechnology and pharmacology, drug discovery is the process by which drugs are discovered and/or designed. In the past most drugs have been discovered either by identifying the active ingredient from traditional… … Wikipedia
antibacterial — 1. adjective Killing or inhibiting bacteria This drug has an antibacterial effect. 2. noun A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria. Many household products contain antibacterials. See Also … Wiktionary
drug-fast — Pertaining to microorganisms that resist or become tolerant to an antibacterial agent. * * * drug fast drəg .fast adj resistant to the action of a drug * * * (drugґfast″) drug resistant … Medical dictionary
