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Bacteria
Medical term · B
Tiny organisms that may cause certain infections.
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Antibiotic
A substance that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.
Antibiotics
Medicines to fight an infection caused by bacteria.
Antibody
Blood protein that helps fight attacks on the immune system, such as those caused by bacteria and viruses.
Antimicrobial
A general term for antibiotics and other drugs that fight microscopic organisms in the body, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
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