Bacteriostatic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bacteriostatic is an adjective meaning Of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat; inhibiting the growth of bacteria without destroying them.
Meaning
Of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat; inhibiting the growth of bacteria without destroying them.
More Meanings
- An agent (drug or other substance) that is bacteriostatic.
Example Sentences
All these compounds were bacteriostatic, affecting the bacterial metabolism and preventing its multiplication in the host, thereby permitting natural body defences to succeed against the invader.
Word Forms
- bacteristatic
- bacteriostatics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bactericidal, bacteric, bacteriolytic, bacteriotherapeutic, biostatic, bacteriological.
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