What does bacteriostasis mean?
Definitions for bacteriostasis
bækˌtɪər i əˈsteɪ sɪsbac·te·riosta·sis
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Princeton's WordNet
bacteriostasisnoun
inhibition of the growth of bacteria
Wiktionary
bacteriostasisnoun
Phase in which microbial organisms are prevented from undergoing further cell growth, without being actually killed.
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bacteriostasis
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 rapidly. 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.
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bacteriostasis
Bacteriostasis is a biological or chemical state or condition in which the growth and multiplication of bacteria is inhibited without necessarily killing them. It is often a result of the use of substances such as antibiotics or antiseptics, potentially forming a part of the body's defense mechanism. Unlike bactericidal substances, which aim to kill bacteria directly, bacteriostatic substances prevent or slow bacterial growth.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bacteriostasis in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bacteriostasis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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