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Definitions of bacteriostasis in various dictionaries:
noun - inhibition of the growth of bacteria
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Ties a bit across, to repair buggy stability |
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Jul 19 2003 The Times - Cryptic |
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The inhibition of growth, but not the killing, of bacteria. |
inhibition of the growth of bacteria |
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A bacteriostatic agent or bacteriostat, abbreviated Bstatic, is a biological or chemical agent that stops bacteria from reproducing, while not necessarily killing them otherwise. Depending on their application, bacteriostatic antibiotics, disinfectants, antiseptics and preservatives can be distinguished. When bacteriostatic antimicrobials are used, the duration of therapy must be sufficient to allow host defense mechanisms to eradicate the bacteria. Upon removal of the bacteriostat, the bacteria usually start to grow again. This is in contrast to bactericides, which kill bacteria.Bacteriostats are often used in plastics to prevent growth of bacteria on surfaces. Bacteriostats commonly used in laboratory work include sodium azide (which is acutely toxic) and thiomersal.* |