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What is the noun for bacteriostatic?

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bacteriostat
  1. A biological or chemical agent that causes bacteriostasis.
  2. Examples:
    1. “A natural fungicide and bacteriostat, it also helps in the healing of wounds and reduces skin irritation.”
      “The toner serves as a bacteriostat and the conditioners have a high amount of natural vitamins A, D, and E which are very good for healing.”
      “Application of insufficient amount of bacteriostat reduces the effectiveness of the water treatment.”
bacteriostasis
  1. (biology) A phase in which microbial organisms are prevented from undergoing further cell growth, without being actually killed.
  2. Examples:
    1. “They showed that these drugs penetrated throughout lesions and caseous matter in concentrations adequate for bacteriostasis.”
      “However, it is reported that when they were combined in a test tube, bacteriostasis or bacteriocidal action could not be observed.”
      “The effects of this treatment include bacteriostasis, gentle debridement, debris removal, and evaporative cooling.”
bacteriostases
  1. plural of bacteriostasis
bacteriostats
  1. plural of bacteriostat
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