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Definition of Antibiotic resistance
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Antibiotic resistance: The ability of bacteria and other microorganisms to resist the effects of an antibiotic to which they were once sensitive. Antibiotic resistance is a major concern of overuse of antibiotics. Also known as drug resistance.