Antibiotics

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus

  • The patient presented with an abscess on their lower back.
  • I had to go to the doctor to get my abscess drained.
  • I can't believe I have to deal with this abscess, it's so annoying.
  • The corruption within the company was like an abscess that needed to be removed.

noun an antibiotic drug used to treat various bacterial infections

  • Penicillin is a type of antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
  • My doctor prescribed me some penicillin for my strep throat.
  • I need to pick up some penicillin from the pharmacy for this infection.
  • His words were like penicillin, healing the wounds of their argument.

noun a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat

  • The doctor diagnosed him with strep throat and prescribed antibiotics.
  • I heard she's out sick with strep throat, poor thing.
  • I feel like I'm coming down with a case of strep throat, ugh.
  • His lies were like a persistent case of strep throat, impossible to ignore.

CAZ

noun a slang term for a casino

  • The Clean Air Zone (CAZ) policy aims to reduce air pollution in urban areas.
  • I heard they're implementing a CAZ in the city to improve air quality.
  • The CAZ is all about keeping the air clean for everyone to breathe.
  • The CAZ is like a shield protecting us from harmful pollutants in the air.

noun a type of antibiotic medication used in cancer treatment

  • Actinomycin is a type of antibiotic that is used in cancer treatment.
  • My doctor prescribed me actinomycin to help with my cancer.
  • I heard actinomycin is some strong stuff for fighting cancer.
  • The actinomycin acted like a warrior, attacking the cancer cells with precision.