Antibiotic

A class of natural and synthetic compounds that inhibit the growth of or kill other microorganisms. (See Antibiotic resistance, Bacteriocide, Bacteriostat.)

A class of natural and synthetic compounds that inhibit the growth of, or kill some micro-organisms. Antibiotics are widely used medicinally to control bacterial pathogens, but resistance in bacteria to particular antibiotics is often rapidly acquired through mutation.

A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. Atrial Fibrillation: A heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) that usually involves a fast heart rate that is not regular.

(an-tih-by-AH-tik) A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.

A drug that kills or slows the growth of bacteria. Example: penicillin.