Broad-spectrum-antibiotic Definition

noun

(pharmacology) Any antibiotic that is active against a wide range of bacteria, especially against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

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Noun

Singular:
broad-spectrum-antibiotic
Plural:
broad-spectrum-antibiotics

Broad-spectrum-antibiotic Sentence Examples

  • Another of the benefits of garlic supplements is that the garlic is a powerful, broad spectrum antibiotic.

  • If the fever is high enough for concern, physicians may prescribe a broad spectrum antibiotic as initial treatment rather than waiting for the results of all diagnostic tests.

  • After the culture, however, the physician may initiate early treatment by prescribing a broad spectrum antibiotic to be started before results of the culture are available.

  • Physicians may prescribe a broad spectrum antibiotic as initial treatment rather than waiting for culture results.

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