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broad spec·trum

a term indicating a broad range of activity of an antibiotic against a wide variety of microorganisms.

broad spectrum

Having the ability to treat a wide variety of conditions or infections.
See also: spectrum

broad spec·trum

(brawd spek'trŭm)
Term indicating a wide range of activity of an antibiotic against a variety of microorganisms.
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