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Definition

noun

The prevention or inhibition of further growth of bacteria.

Supplement

Word origin: G.bakterion, little staff + G. -statés, equiv. to sta- (s. of histánai to make stand) + -tés agent n. suffix.

Related forms: bactriostat (noun), bacteriostatic (adjective).

See also: bacteria, infection.