Meanings
A type of medication that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
ایک قسم کی دوا جو مائکروجنزم کی نشوونما کو روکنے یا ان کو مارنے کے لئے استعمال کی جاتی ہے۔
اینٹی بایوٹک
antibiotic
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- broad-spectrum antibiotic
- antibiotic resistance
- antibiotic treatment
Example Sentences
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat the infection.
ڈاکٹر نے انفیکشن کے علاج کے لیے اینٹی بایوٹک تجویز کی۔
Daaktar ne infection ke ilaj ke liye antibiotic tajweez ki.
Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections.
اینٹی بایوٹک وائرل انفیکشنز کے خلاف بے اثر ہیں۔
Antibiotic viral infections ke khilaf be-asar hain.
It’s important to complete the full course of antibiotics.
اینٹی بایوٹک کا مکمل کورس پورا کرنا ضروری ہے۔
Antibiotic ka mukammal course poora karna zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'anti-' as against and 'biotic' relating to life, hence 'against life' for bacteria.
Imagine a shield protecting the body from harmful bacteria.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دوا دیر سے مگر بہر حال اثر کرتی ہے
Dawa der se magar behar haal asar karti hai
Medicine takes time, but ultimately has an effect.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "antibiotikos" — against life
First known use: 19th century
The word originated from the Greek term 'antibiotikos', which means 'against life', with reference to its ability to combat bacterial infections.