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What does bacteriostasis mean?

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Noun
  1. (biology) A phase in which microbial organisms are prevented from undergoing further cell growth, without being actually killed.
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The bacteriostasis characteristics against Escherichia coli had been proved by agar cup-plate diffusion method.
However, it is reported that when they were combined in a test tube, bacteriostasis or bacteriocidal action could not be observed.
They showed that these drugs penetrated throughout lesions and caseous matter in concentrations adequate for bacteriostasis.
It cleanses the atmosphere and activates and reinforces bacteriostasis on surfaces.
The effects of this treatment include bacteriostasis, gentle debridement, debris removal, and evaporative cooling.
The antibacterial efficiency was noted by the diameter of the three bacteriostasis circles.

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