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Antibiotic (Literal definition):
Against (anti-) life (-biotic); Often detrimental to host
Antibiotic (Old definition): Chemical substance produced by various species of microorganisms that is capable, in low concentrations, of inhibiting the growth of or killing other microorganisms
Antibiotic (New definition): Substance produced by a microorganism or a similar product produced wholly (synthetic) or partially (semi-synthetic) by chemical synthesis and in low concentrations inhibits the growth of or kills microorganisms
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