What does bacteriostasis mean?

Definitions for bacteriostasis
bækˌtɪər i əˈsteɪ sɪsbac·te·riosta·sis

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word bacteriostasis.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. bacteriostasisnoun

    inhibition of the growth of bacteria

Wiktionary

  1. bacteriostasisnoun

    Phase in which microbial organisms are prevented from undergoing further cell growth, without being actually killed.

Wikipedia

  1. 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.

ChatGPT

  1. 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.

Matched Categories

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

How to pronounce bacteriostasis?

How to say bacteriostasis in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bacteriostasis in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bacteriostasis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Translation

Find a translation for the bacteriostasis definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"bacteriostasis." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 7 Dec. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/bacteriostasis>.

Discuss these bacteriostasis definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for bacteriostasis? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Image or illustration of

    bacteriostasis

    Credit »

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    a noisy boisterous parade
    A callathump
    B omphalos
    C meerschaum
    D confrere

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for bacteriostasis: