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  • adjective Alternative spelling of bactericidal.

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Examples

  • It's a speculative story at this point, but the weight of the evidence marshaled in support of the premise is impressive: the mammalian breast first evolved as an immunoprotective gland that produced bacteriocidal secretions to protect the skin and secondarily eggs and infants, and that lactation is a highly derived kind of inflammation response.

    Breast beginnings - The Panda's Thumb 2006

  • It's a speculative story at this point, but the weight of the evidence marshaled in support of the premise is impressive: the mammalian breast first evolved as an immunoprotective gland that produced bacteriocidal secretions to protect the skin and secondarily eggs and infants, and that lactation is a highly derived kind of inflammation response.

    The Panda's Thumb: May 2006 Archives 2006

  • Detumescent and analgesic Zanthoxylum nitidum or anti-febrile and bacteriocidal Sacandra glaber was added in the tooth paste to form a kind of medicated tooth paste, which is more welcome than adding ordinary perfumes and foaming agents.

    Chapter 8 1991

  • For instance, the garlic is a daily eaten food, while at the same time, it possesses bacteriocidal and anthelmintic functions, as well as serving as a stomach tonic, even used for AIDS.

    Chapter 8 1991

  • Cheeses do not normally carry disease-producing organisms because its level of acidity, lack of oxygen and low moisture content, combined with bacteriocidal agents such as salt, all combine to prevent the survival and reproduction of pathogens.

    Chapter 5 1989

  • "Green tea may have bacteriocidal effects, which would affect teeth, but only if you drink it without sugar," said Alfredo Morabia, of Columbia University in New York and editor of Preventive Medicine, who wrote an editorial accompanying the new research.

    dailyindia.com News Feed 2010

  • "Green tea may have bacteriocidal effects, which would affect teeth, but only if you drink it without sugar," said Alfredo Morabia, of Columbia University in New York and editor of Preventive Medicine, who wrote an editorial accompanying the new research.

    dailyindia.com News Feed 2010

  • Over the Counter Remedies cont'd • Calcium Carbonate (Tums®, Rolaids®) - calcium salt neutralizes acid • Bismuth subsalicylate (Peptobismol®) - binds to ulcer base forming a protective coat, has anti-inflammatory and bacteriocidal properties

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

  • Over the Counter Remedies cont'd • Calcium Carbonate (Tums®, Rolaids®) - calcium salt neutralizes acid • Bismuth subsalicylate (Peptobismol®) - binds to ulcer base forming a protective coat, has anti-inflammatory and bacteriocidal properties

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

  • Most (but bacteriocidal when the organism is dividing not all) such interactions are unwanted.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows martins0105 2009

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