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Microbiology
Antibiotics
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Undergraduate 1
05/13/2009

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Term
antiseptic
Definition
an agent that inhibits the growth of or kills microorganisms, it is used only on SKIN or mucous membranes and never internally.
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denaturation
Definition
is the destruction of the usual form of a substance, usually results in the loss of some chemical and physical properties.
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fungicide
Definition
an agent that kills fungi
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germicide
Definition
an agent that kills microorganisms
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oligodynamic
Definition
microbial growth inhibition by heavy metal ions
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antibiogram
Definition
the result of an antibiotic sensitivity test
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antibiotic
Definition
a chemical compound produced by microorganisms and/or synthesized commercially that can inhibit the growth of or kill other microbes
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bactericidal
Definition
antimicrobial agent that kills bacteria
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bacteriostatic
Definition
agent that inhibits growth
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B-lactamase
Definition
enzyme that attack B-lactam ring containing antibiotics, such as the penicillin and related antibiotics
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chemotherapeutic agent
Definition
a chemical used in the treatment of a disease
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minimal inhibitory concentration
Definition
MIC, the concentration of a drug that will inhibit the growth of microorganisms
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abscess
Definition
a localized collection of pus
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caries
Definition
tooth decay
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empyema
Definition
puts in a body cavity
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gingivitis
Definition
inflammation of the gums
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periodontitis
Definition
inflammation and/or degeneration of connective tissue between the tooth and the bone and surrounding gum tissue
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periodontoclasia
Definition
inflammation and degeneration of the pharynx
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tonsillitis
Definition
inflammation of a tonsil
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ulcerative gingivitis
Definition
inflammation of the gums accompanied by open sores
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