Definition of Antibiotic

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Antibiotic

The term 'Antibiotic' as it applies to the area of illness can be defined as ' A substance produced by bacteria or fungi that destroys or prevents the growth of other bacteria and fungi'.

The term 'Antibiotic' as it applies to the area of hospitals can be defined as 'Drugs used to fight bacteria in the body'.


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