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Noun: bacteriostasis (bacteriostases)  bak,teer-ee-u'stey-sis
  1. Inhibition of the growth of bacteria

Derived forms: bacteriostases

Type of: biological process, organic process

Encyclopedia: Bacteriostasis

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