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antibiotic

/ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪk/
Word
Definition

An antibiotic is a medical drug used to kill bacteria and treat infections.

Example Sentence

The doctor gave me a shot of an antibiotic when I got the flu.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 4

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