Pronunciation: | | bak'teereeu`stat
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| Definition: | |
[n] a chemical or biological material that inhibits bacterial growth |
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BACTERIOSTAT is a 12 letter word that starts with B. |
| See Also: | | agent |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | A substance which stops bacteria from growing, but does not kill them. |
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Glossary |
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| Definition: | | A class of antibiotics that prevents growth of bacterial cells. |
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