Definition of antimicrobial
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
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More than 80 health-care companies, including Pfizer Inc., Novartis AG and GlaxoSmithKline Plc, pledged to help fight antimicrobial resistance at the World Economic Forum in 2016.
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The lab typically tackles questions about how antimicrobial agents can affect communities of bacteria — so as to better understand antibiotic resistance and other ways bacterial communities affect human health.
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According to a news release, Crawford’s wound dressing portfolio includes its highly absorbent KerraMax Care range as well as KerraFoam foam and KerraCell antimicrobial gelling fiber.
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Studies show that the acid contained in bile does have medical benefits in dissolving gallstones or treating some liver disease, as well as some anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
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The material purportedly imparts antimicrobial properties and wicks away heat, keeping feet fresh and cool.
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The fabric is abrasion-resistant and treated with an antimicrobial layer to resist odors.
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Roundup Is Killing Your Gut Glyphosate isn't just an herbicide; it's registered as an antimicrobial agent in the U.S., too, thanks to its ability to wipe out a wide variety of pathogenic organisms.
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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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First Known Use of antimicrobial
1891
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of antimicrobial
: an antimicrobial substance
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