Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry
Antibiotic:
Any
natural
or
synthetic
chemical agent with activity against
microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and protozoa)
.
Protonsil
, a
diazo dye
and the first commercially available antibiotic with a broad spectrum of effect.
Related terms:
Drug
,
pharmaceutical
,
antifungal
,
antipyretic
,
antiviral
,
anti-psychotic
,
anticancer
,
anti-inflammatory
,
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
,
NSAID
,
anabolic steroid
,
antidepressant
,
anesthetic
,
antimetabolite
,
antioxidant
,
analgesic
,
anti-emetic
,
enzyme
,
inhibitor
,
cephalosporin
,
tetracycline
,
penicillin
,
erythromycin
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