antibiotics
Aussprache: [ˌæntɪbaɪˈɑtɪks]
Wort
Kontext: „healthcare“
(noun) medications that help fight infections in your body caused by bacteria. They work by killing the bacteria or stopping them from growing. Doctors often prescribe antibiotics when you have a bacterial infection, like strep throat or a skin infection.
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The doctor gave me antibiotics to help clear up my infection.
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I didn't take antibiotics, and my infection got worse.
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What type of antibiotics should I take for my ear infection?
Kontext: „research“
(noun) a substance produced by a microorganism that can kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms. Scientists study antibiotics to understand how they work and to develop new ones.
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Researchers discovered a new antibiotic that can treat resistant bacteria.
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The study showed that not all antibiotics are effective against this type of bacteria.
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What natural antibiotics have been found in recent studies?
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