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Vocabulary Entry
superbug
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A strain of bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotic drugs.
Example Sentences
"The outbreak of the superbug caused alarm among health officials."
"Doctors are concerned about the spread of superbugs in hospitals."
"New treatments are being developed to combat superbugs."
A
adjective
Describing a bacterium or organism that is highly resistant to treatment.
Example Sentences
"The superbug strains require special antibiotics to treat."
"Researchers are studying superbug properties to understand their resistance."
"Many hospitals are implementing strict protocols to handle superbug cases."