Term info
Subsets
3_STAR
definition
A substance used locally on humans and other animals to destroy harmful microorganisms or to inhibit their activity (cf. disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found on non-living objects, and antibiotics, which can be transported through the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria within the body).
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chebi_ontology
has related synonym
local microbicides, antiseptic, local antiinfective agents, antiseptic agents, antiseptics, topical antiinfective agents, antiseptic agent, topical microbicides
id
CHEBI:48218