Antibiotic
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Example:
Imagine trying to keep weeds from overtaking your garden. Just as you might use a special spray to eliminate or control the growth of these unwanted plants, antibiotics work to kill bacteria and other microorganisms or slow their growth. The weeds represent harmful bacteria in the body, the garden is like your body, and the spray acts as the antibiotic, ensuring that the garden remains healthy and free from unwanted invaders.
Practice Version
Antibiotic: A chemical that kills bacteria and other microorganisms, or slows their growth. Antibiotic. An antibiotic is a medicine that helps fight infections caused by bacteria.