Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Antibiyotiko
antibioticnoun
- Alternative meanings
antibiotic; medicine against bacteria; medication for bacterial infections
- Pronunciation
an-tee-bee-YOH-tee-koh
- Root and affixes
Medical loanword adapted from antibiótico/antibiotic. Related to tambal, medicine, and bakterya, bacteria.
- Variants or conjugations
antibiyotiko; antibiotiko; antibiotic; medicine against bacteria
- Related words and expressions
medicine; bacteria; infection; doctor; prescription
- Meaning and usage notes
Antibiotics are used for bacterial infections, not every illness. In medical contexts, follow the prescription or advice of a health professional.
Body & Health, Education & Learning, Basic Vocabulary
Giresetahan siya og antibiyotiko sa doktor.
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic.
Ayaw pag-inom og antibiyotiko kung walay reseta.
Do not take antibiotics without a prescription.