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antibiotics  

Definition

  • Antibiotics are chemicals used to fight diseases caused by pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, or protozoa. Only a few antibiotics are effective against just a few viruses. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Antibiotics]

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