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bacteriostasis

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bacteriostasis
[baktir′ē·os′təsis]
Etymology: Gk, bakterion + Gk, stasis, standing still
a state of suspended growth and/or reproduction of bacteria. Compare bactericide. bacteriostatic, adj.
bacteriostasis
a state in which the growth or multiplication of bacteria is inhibited without the bacteria being killed.
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