Terms Flashcards
1
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Antimicrobial
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interferes with growth and reproduction of a microbes
2
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Antibacterial
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commonly used to describe agents to reduce or eliminate harmful bacteria
3
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Antibiotic
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A type of antimicrobial used as medicine
4
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Bactericidal
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Kills bacteria
5
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Bacteriostatic
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Stops bacteria growing
6
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Antiseptic
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Chemical that kills or inhibits microbes; is usually used topically to prevent infection
