(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms

a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections

a systemic antibacterial medicine (trade name Zithromax) that is prescribed to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body

antibacterial drug used to treat leprosy and some kinds of skin diseases

antibacterial (trade name Dynapen) used to treat staphylococcal infections that are resistant to penicillin

antibacterial substance that is a water-soluble powder used in antiseptic soaps and toothpaste