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  1. bacteriostaticadjective

    of or relating to or causing bacteriostasis

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  1. bacteriostaticadjective

    Of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat.

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  1. bacteriostatic

    Bacteriostatic refers to a treatment, condition, or substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of bacteria, without necessarily killing them. It refers to the ability to prevent the bacterial cells from multiplying, thereby containing the spread of infection. Bacteriostatic agents or drugs can be contrasted with bactericidal agents, which are capable of killing bacteria directly.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bacteriostatic in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bacteriostatic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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