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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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The finding raises the possibility that some enzymes involved in plastic decomposition could also contribute to antibiotic resistance.

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

The findings, published online Sept. 30 in the journal Nature, also showed that sugary diets combined with antibiotic treatment were associated with increases in Enterococcus faecium among patients.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

She ran her hands over the other things he had laid out: scissors, antibiotic ointment, bandages.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby

The results point toward a potentially new approach to treating peri-implantitis by targeting the immune system response rather than relying exclusively on antibiotics.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

They return because parents cannot afford proper nutrition or vitamins or antibiotics.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 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

Additional allegations included forced labor on fishing vessels and reliance on harmful pesticides and antibiotics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

I’m just glad I noticed her infection—because I knew she wouldn’t pass up antibiotics.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman


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