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antimicrobial agent
antimicrobial agent[‚an·tē‚mī′krōb·ē·əl ‚ā·jənt] (microbiology) A chemical compound that either destroys or inhibits the growth of microscopic and submicroscopic organisms. antimicrobial agent
antimicrobial agent an agent such as an ANTIBIOTIC, a DISINFECTANT or an ANTISEPTIC, that kills MICROORGANISMS or inhibits their growth. An agent that specifically affects BACTERIA is an antibacterial agent, one specifically affecting FUNGI is an antifungal agent. Such agents may be used in the treatment or prevention of DISEASES caused by microorganisms, and also in the preservation of various materials.an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al a·gent (antē-mī-krōbē-ăl ājĕnt) Therapeutic that kills or suppresses the growth of microorganisms. |