Antibiotic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001802",
  "term": "Antibiotic",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A metabolic product of one microorganism or a chemical that in low concentrations is detrimental to activities of specific other microorganisms. Examples include penicillin, tetracycline, and streptomycin. Not effective against viruses. A drug that kills microorganisms that cause mastitis or other infectious disease.\n\n2. Substance that fights bacteria.\n\n3. A substance that inhibits the growth of or kills microorganisms.",
  "subject": "Chemical substances",
  "references": [
    "Ag 101 Glossary of American Agriculture",
    "CDC Vaccines and Immunizations Glossary",
    "EPA Emergency Responder Health and Safety Manual - Antibiotic"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/antibiotic/"
}