Definition of antimicrobial
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
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Going forward, our goals are to figure out exactly how these sugars are working and why specific women produce sugars that are more antimicrobial than others.
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Frank plans to spend his post-doctoral research at the University of Lausanne figuring that out, testing various ant glands for antimicrobial or antifungal properties.
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Roughly $23 million in federal money was awarded in 2014 to four universities to find solutions, such as developing HLB-resistant cultivars or creating a new antimicrobial treatment.
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The poly-cotton Expander liner is antimicrobial, and the square shape is much less constricting than many mummy versions.
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Some of the best ways to get rid of pimples are home-remedy secrets, says Pekar, who advises pressing the inside of a fresh clove of garlic onto a blemish; garlic's natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties can kiss the spot good-bye.
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To protect themselves against nasties like the chytrid fungus, frogs secrete antimicrobial peptides, essentially an immune system for the outside of the body.
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This is a testament to the antimicrobial properties of wool but also Power Wools ability to move moisture and dry quickly.
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However, Dr Maier’s study also brings some good news for the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
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First Known Use of antimicrobial
1891
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of antimicrobial
: an antimicrobial substance
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