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antibiotic

[an-ti-bahy-ot-ik, -bee-, an-tee-, -tahy-] / ˌæn tɪ baɪˈɒt ɪk, -bi-, ˌæn ti-, -taɪ- /


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This dual activity was particularly surprising because plastic degradation and antibiotic breakdown are usually considered separate biological functions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

"You end up hunting for a decent length of antibiotic courses that will give you some relief," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The antibiotic is among those used to treat plague in countries that see cases each year, helping to contain outbreaks.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Patients with blood cancers who receive stem cell transplants are often hospitalized for several weeks while undergoing chemotherapy and antibiotic treatment.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

I yank my hands away and open the tube of antibiotic cream.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins

However, antibiotics that target a wide range of bacteria can upset the delicate balance of microorganisms in the gut.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

This includes new antibiotics and antivirals, as well as antifungals—anti-anything that could be used against us.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Chronic UTIs are infections where symptoms do not go away, and do not clear with a short course of antibiotics.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

For more frequent breakouts, they might prescribe higher-strength regimens such as antibiotics or medicines with tretinoin.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

She said many defectors arrive infected with tuberculosis that has never been treated with antibiotics.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden


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