Antibiótico (en. Antibiotic)

/antiβjoˈtiko/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria or destroys them.

The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat his infection.

El médico le recetó un antibiótico para tratar su infección.

Medication used to treat bacterial infections.

It is important to take the entire antibiotic course, even if you feel better.

Es importante tomar el antibiótico completo, incluso si te sientes mejor.

From the Greek 'anti', meaning against, and 'bios', meaning life.

prescribe antibiotics

To give a prescription for antibiotic medications.

recetar antibióticos

antibiotic abuse

Excessive use of antibiotics that can lead to bacterial resistance.

abuso de antibióticos

antibiotic resistance

The ability of bacteria to survive antibiotics.

resistencia a los antibióticos

infection

State in which a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism invades and multiplies in the body.

infección

bacteria

Unicellular microorganism that can cause infections.

bacteria

drug

Substance used to treat diseases.

fármaco

Quick healing pill

I took a quick healing pill and I already feel better.

Me tomé una pildora de curación rápida y ya me siento mejor.

Magic cure

That antibiotic is the magic cure for my sore throat.

Ese antibiótico es la cura mágica para mi dolor de garganta.