Antibiotic
A chemical that kills bacteria and other microorganisms, or slows their growth
Real World Example
Imagine you're trying to keep your garden free from weeds that compete with your plants for nutrients. Just like you might use weed killer to eliminate these unwanted plants or slow their growth, antibiotics are used to target bacteria and other microorganisms that can cause infections in the body. In this analogy, the weeds represent harmful bacteria, your garden is akin to your body's environment, and the weed killer is similar to antibiotics, which help maintain a healthy balance by either eradicating the bacteria or inhibiting their growth.
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