The medicines which stop the growth of disease causing microorganisms are known as:___

Antibiotic

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Antidote

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Analgesic

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Antidepressants

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Antibiotic

Antibiotics are powerful medicines that fight bacterial infections. They either kill bacteria or stop them from reproducing, allowing the body’s natural defenses to eliminate the pathogens

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