Antibiotic

Synonyms of antibiotic

• antiseptic
• antimicrobial
• bactericide

Antonyms of antibiotic

• antimicrobial
• probiotic
• antibacterial

Collocations of antibiotic

antibiotic resistance

Frequency: 80 %

The overuse of antibiotics has led to an increase in antibiotic resistance.

antibiotic treatment

Frequency: 70 %

The antibiotic treatment helped to clear up the bacterial infection.

broad-spectrum antibiotic

Frequency: 65 %

The doctor prescribed a broad-spectrum antibiotic to treat the infection.

antibiotic resistance genes

Frequency: 60 %

The presence of antibiotic resistance genes in bacteria makes treatment more challenging.

antibiotic therapy

Frequency: 50 %

The patient underwent antibiotic therapy to combat the infection.

Idiomatic Expressions for antibiotic

• Phrase: Antibiotic overuse
  Meaning: The excessive or unnecessary use of antibiotics
  Usage: Antibiotic overuse can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.