Antibiotics and others Flashcards
1
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Antibiotics
A
a medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
2
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Antibiotic Resistants
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occurs when bacteria change in a way that reduces the effectiveness of drugs, chemicals, or other agents designed to cure or prevent infections. The bacteria survive and continue to multiply, causing more harm
3
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Lymphocyte
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a form of small leucocyte (white blood cell) with a single round nucleus, occurring especially in the lymphatic system.
4
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Mutated
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The pathogen changes to so antibiotics wont work
