El antibiótico
Definition
Un antibiótico is a type of medication that fights bacterial infections by killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth. They are commonly prescribed by doctors for various infections.
Analogy
Antibiotics are like superheroes fighting off evil bacteria in your body. Just as superheroes have special powers to defeat villains, antibiotics have specific properties that target and eliminate harmful bacteria.
Related terms
La resistencia bacteriana: Resistencia bacteriana refers to the ability of bacteria to survive and multiply despite the presence of antibiotics.
El espectro de acción: Espectro de acción describes the range of bacteria that an antibiotic can effectively treat.
La dosis: Dosis is the specific amount of medication prescribed for a patient, including antibiotics.
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