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Definition of Antimicrobial agent
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Antimicrobial agent: A general term for drugs, chemicals, or other substances that either kill or slow the growth of microbes. Among the antimicrobial agents are antibacterial drugs, antiviral agents, antifungal agents, and antiparasitic drugs.