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.