bacteriostatic

(adjective)

that which slows down or stalls bacterial growth

Related Terms

  • bactericidal
  • antigen

Examples of bacteriostatic in the following topics:

  • Production of Vaccines, Antibiotics, and Hormones

    • In this classification, antibiotics are divided into two broad groups according to their biological effect on microorganisms: bactericidal agents kill bacteria, and bacteriostatic agents slow down or stall bacterial growth .
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