noun
An agent, such as a chemical or biological material, that inhibits bacterial growth.
Related Forms:
- bac·te′ri·o·stat′ic
adjective
bacteriostat
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bacteriostat - Medical Definition
n.
An agent, such as a chemical or biological material, that inhibits bacterial growth.
Related Forms:
- bac·te′ri·o·stat′ic
adj.
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