Antibiotic
/ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪk/
Synonyms
- medicine
- antimicrobial
- antiseptic
- bactericide
Slang Meanings
A shorthand term for antibiotics among healthcare professionals.
The doc put me on some 'biotics' for the infection.
Casual reference to any medication taken to treat infections, particularly antibiotics.
I need to get some biotics to clear up this cold.