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What does bacteriostatic mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word bacteriostatic? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat; inhibiting the growth of bacteria without destroying them.
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During preparation no antiseptic or bacteriostatic or other substances shall be added.
Additional chlorhexidine digluconate provides a longterm bacteriostatic effect.
In addition, certain polyacetylene constituents of Echinacea have been found to be bacteriostatic against E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
It is an established fact that tyrothricin and its salts are antibiotic substances with a bacteriostatic effect.
Clindamycin or linezolid may be used if sensitivity has been documented and a bacteriostatic antibiotic is sufficient.
Low cut sock with an incredibly soft touch and permanent bacteriostatic properties.

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