antibiotic
Translation
antibiotic
Examples
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics.
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics.
This antibiotic is effective against the infection.
This antibiotic is effective against the infection.
Grammar Patterns
a course of ((antibiotics)) The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: penicillin, antimicrobial
Etymology
From 'anti-' (against) + the Greek word 'bios' (life). It acts against life, specifically harmful bacteria.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'anti-life' for harmful bacteria; a medicine that stops their life.