Medical Definition of Antimicrobial drug
Antimicrobial drug: A drug used to treat a microbial infection.
"Antimicrobial" is a general term that refers to a group of drugs that includes antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoals, and antivirals.
Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionaryhttp://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10205
Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016
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