bac·te·ri·o·sta·sis (b k-tîr  - -st  s s)n. pl. bac·te·ri·o·sta·ses (-s z) The inhibition of growth, but not the killing, of bacteria. |
bacteriostasis [bækˌtɪərɪəʊˈsteɪsɪs -ˈstæsɪs]
n pl -stases [-ˈsteɪsiːz -ˈstæsiːz]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Microbiology) inhibition of the growth and reproduction of bacteria, esp by the action of a chemical agent
bacteriostatic [bækˌtɪərɪəʊˈstætɪk] adj
bacteriostatically adv
bacteriostasis
the process of preventing the growth or spread of bacteria. — bacteriostat, n. — bacteriostatic, adj.
See also: Health
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| Noun | 1. | bacteriostasis - inhibition of the growth of bacteria biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms |
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