Broad-spectrum
Broad-spectrum
Broad-spectrum (/brɔːdˈspɛktrəm/) refers to a type of antibiotic or pesticide that can act against a wide range of disease-causing bacteria or pests.
Etymology
The term "broad-spectrum" is derived from the English words "broad" meaning wide or extensive, and "spectrum" meaning a range of different positions, opinions, etc. within a certain domain. In the context of medicine, it refers to the wide range of bacteria or pests that a certain antibiotic or pesticide can act against.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic: A type of drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
- Pesticide: A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
- Bacteria: Microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled, that can be found everywhere.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
- Pests: Any organism or microorganism that has a detrimental effect on humans or human concerns, such as crops, livestock, or the human population.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Broad-spectrum
- Wikipedia's article - Broad-spectrum
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