Antibiotik
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A chemical substance produced by microorganisms or synthesized that has the property of inhibiting or killing other microorganisms, specifically “bacteria”.
Synonyms & Variants
antibiotika
A spelling variant often used in formal medical or pharmaceutical contexts.
antimikroba
Broader category including antibiotics
obat bakteri
Layman term referring to medication used to treat bacterial infections.
obat keras
Pharmaceutical classification for prescription-only drugs, often referring to antibiotics.
antibakteri
Technical term more specific to the target organism
amoxicillin
Often used as a synonym in pharmacies
penisilin
Refers to a specific group of antibiotics
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term antibiotic is derived from the Greek words anti meaning against and bios meaning life. It was first proposed by Selman Waksman in 1942 to describe substances produced by microorganisms that are antagonistic to the growth of other microorganisms. In the Indonesian medical context, the use of this term is strictly tied to national health regulations. The public often mistakenly assumes all infection treatments are antibiotics, whereas their function is specific to bacterial infections, not viruses or fungi.
Real-world Usage
Dokter menekankan bahwa antibiotik hanya efektif untuk mengobati infeksi yang disebabkan oleh bakteri.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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