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(pharmacology) Any antibiotic that is active against a wide range of bacteria, especially against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

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broad-spectrum antibiotic

Source Word

broad-spectrum antibiotic

(pharmacology) Any antibiotic that is active against a wide range of bacteria, especially against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Japanese Meaning

幅広い細菌、特にグラム陽性菌およびグラム陰性菌両方に対して効果を示す抗生物質。

The physician prescribed a broad-spectrum antibiotic to cover both gram-positive and gram-negative infections while awaiting culture results.

医師は培養結果を待つ間、グラム陽性菌とグラム陰性菌の両方に対応する広域抗菌薬を処方しました。

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(pharmacology) Any antibiotic that is active against a wide range of bacteria, especially against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

broad-spectrum antibiotics

（ plural ）