Meaning 1medical; also everyday · 82%
A medicine that kills susceptible bacteria or inhibits their growth to treat bacterial infections.
Natural examples
Die Ärztin hat ein Antibiotikum verschrieben.
The doctor has prescribed an antibiotic.
In der Apotheke frage ich nach dem verordneten Antibiotikum.
At the pharmacy, I ask for the prescribed antibiotic.
Im Unterricht besprechen wir die Wirkung von Antibiotika.
In class, we discuss how antibiotics work.
Usage note
The plural is Antibiotika, not Antibiotikums. The adjective is antibiotisch; antibiotics target bacteria and do not work against viruses.
Mini-lesson: Antibiotikum
A medicine that kills susceptible bacteria or inhibits their growth to treat bacterial infections. The plural is Antibiotika, not Antibiotikums. The adjective is antibiotisch; antibiotics target bacteria and do not work against viruses.
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