word
antimicrobial resistance
an-tee-my-KROH-bee-ul rih-ZIS-tuns
ˌæntimaɪˈkroʊbiəl rɪˈzɪstənsListen
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antimicrobialresistance
Dictionary meaning
the ability of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to survive and replicate in the presence of antimicrobial agents such as antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals that were previously effective against them; one of the most urgent global health threats, projected to cause millions of deaths annually by 2050 if unaddressed; driven by overuse and misuse of antimicrobials in human medicine, agriculture, and aquaculture, and compounded by inadequate investment in new drug development
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