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Definition of Antimicrobial medication
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Antimicrobial medication: A drug used to treat a microbial infection.
The term "antimicrobial" is a general one that refers to a group of drugs that includes antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoals, and antivirals.