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bacteriostasis

 

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Noun bacteriostasis has 1 sense
  1. bacteriostasis - inhibition of the growth of bacteria
    --1 is a kind of
    organic process, biological process

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Bacteriostasis

Description:

Bacteriostasis refers to the prevention or inhibition of the growth and reproduction of bacteria, typically using substances such as antibiotics or chemical agents. It is an important concept in microbiology and the medical field to control the spread of bacterial infections.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The antibiotics in the medication help to achieve bacteriostasis, preventing the bacteria from multiplying further.

2. Bacteriostasis is a crucial method used in laboratories to prevent bacterial overgrowth during experiments.

Related verb (Bacteriostatize):

1. The chemist developed a new chemical compound that can bacteriostatize the growth of various harmful bacteria.

2. Bacteriostatizing the contaminated water supply halted the spread of the bacterial infection.

Related adjective (Bacteriostatic):

1. This bacteriostatic solution is effective in inhibiting the growth of bacteria on surfaces.

2. The medical team used a bacteriostatic drug to slow down the spread of the infection.

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