antibiotics

Definition

Microscopic assassins designed to murder bacteria or stop them from multiplying, saving humanity from infections that would have killed our ancestors without a second thought. These pharmaceutical wonder drugs are why a simple cut doesn't automatically mean death anymore, though we're slowly ruining them through overuse. They're useless against viruses, but try explaining that to patients demanding them for their cold.

Example Usage

The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the bacterial infection but warned they wouldn't help with the viral cold symptoms.

Source: Medical and pharmaceutical terminology

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