Broad spectrum
Broad Spectrum
Broad spectrum (/brɔːd 'spektrəm/) refers to the wide range of bacteria that a certain antibiotic or antifungal medication can target. The term is often used in microbiology, pharmacology, and medical science to describe the effectiveness of a drug against a diverse range of pathogens.
Etymology
The term "broad spectrum" is derived from the English words "broad", meaning wide or extensive, and "spectrum", meaning a range of different positions, opinions, etc. within a certain domain. In the context of medicine, it refers to the wide range of bacteria or fungi that a medication can target.
Related Terms
- Narrow Spectrum: Refers to antibiotics that are effective against a select group of bacterial types.
- Antibiotic Resistance: The ability of bacteria to resist the effects of an antibiotic.
- Pharmacodynamics: The study of how a drug affects an organism.
- Pharmacokinetics: The study of how an organism affects a drug.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Broad spectrum
- Wikipedia's article - Broad spectrum
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