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a substance that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections
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Recent Examples of antibiotic
Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2025
Late Tuesday, the Vatican said a chest CT scan showed the onset of bilateral pneumonia on top of asthmatic bronchitis, which is being treated with cortisone and antibiotics.
—Nicole Winfield, arkansasonline.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Shannon Heupel, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
To prevent complications, prompt tick removal and antibiotic treatment are essential.
—Jennifer Welsh Published, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
These could include antibiotics for ear infections or vestibular rehabilitation therapy with a physical therapist.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2025
Late Tuesday, the Vatican said a chest CT scan showed the onset of bilateral pneumonia on top of asthmatic bronchitis, which is being treated with cortisone and antibiotics.
—Nicole Winfield, arkansasonline.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The costs includes surgery, anesthesia, pain medications, antibiotic and a follow-up visit.
—Shannon Heupel, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
To prevent complications, prompt tick removal and antibiotic treatment are essential.
—Jennifer Welsh Published, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibiotic
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From drug discovery and clinical decision support to personalized treatment planning and administrative efficiency, healthcare has emerged as one of AI’s most promising and impactful application domains, with potential benefits for providers, patients, and healthcare systems alike.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lilly’s chief rival in the GLP-1 drug class Novo Nordisk was getting hit harder, down almost 10%, after releasing another batch of trial results looking at its next-generation weight-loss treatment called CagriSema.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Aloe gel has antioxidant and antibacterial properties and improves overall digestive and oral health.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
21 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, shortages of antibacterial materials can increase the risk of sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis among newborns, Maram Al Shurafa, an aid worker for the NGO, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) in Gaza, told CNN.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Ambler's work has attracted attention from leading advocates of music in medicine, reflecting a growing international movement.—
Elizabeth Cook,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Tailoring health offerings to meet local needs can involve designing low-cost diagnostics for rural areas, incorporating traditional medicine into product portfolios or addressing dietary health concerns unique to specific populations.—
Aman Gupta,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Among filmmakers, it was seen as a potentially destructive maneuver—the silver left on the negative could damage it over time.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Rise Of Cyber Resilience One of the main reasons the focus has shifted from cybersecurity to cyber resilience is the rise in destructive cyberattacks.—
James Blake,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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But Dana only needs a little bit of help to get the medication Aiden needs to be made.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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Most people taking antidepressants will not experience withdrawal symptoms when quitting the medications, experts said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Linda Anderson keys in a code and steps out of a room at Mercy Anderson Hospital as an ultraviolet germicidal robot kicks on, lights up and kills sneaky germs that might’ve been skipped over with other disinfecting routines.—
Terry DeMio,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2020
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Some products sold now that claim to be germicidal are actually the wrong wavelength, says Andrea Armani, a chemical engineering and materials scientist at the University of Southern California.—
Jeanne Erdmann,
Discover Magazine,
3 Aug. 2020
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Their anti-aging oils and serums are particularly acclaimed for their efficacy and luxurious feel.—
Julie Loffredi,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Kojic acid can be found in creams, lotions, soaps, cleansers, and serums in concentrations up to 4%.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His defensive partner Cam Fowler called the injury devastating.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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One player tries to make a big move, only to watch that move ricochet in devastating fashion.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Antibiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibiotic. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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