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Antimicrobial agentA general term for drugs, chemicals, or other substances that either kill or slow the growth of microbes. Among the antimicrobial agents are antibacterial drugs, antiviral agents, antifungal agents, and antiparisitic drugs.
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Antimicrobial agent Any chemical or biological agent that harms the growth of micro-organisms.
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Antimicrobial agenta naturally occurring, semi-synthetic or synthetic substance that exhibits antimicrobial activity (kill or inhibit the growth of micro-organisms). Anthelmintics and substances classed as disinfectants or antiseptics are excluded from this definition.
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Antimicrobial agentIngredients that kill microorganisms, or prevent or inhibit their growth and reproduction. In the United States, antimicrobial agents are regulated as Over-The-Counter (OTC) drug ingredients.
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Antimicrobial agentAny chemical or biological agent that harms the growth of microorganisms.
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