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Bacteriostatic

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat; inhibiting the growth of bacteria without destroying them.

    "All these compounds were bacteriostatic, affecting the bacterial metabolism and preventing its multiplication in the host, thereby permitting natural body defences to succeed against the invader."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or causing bacteriostasis wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    An agent (drug or other substance) that is bacteriostatic.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From bacterio- + -static.

Etymology 2

From bacterio- + -static.

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