antimicrobial resistance
noun/ˌæntimaɪˌkrəʊbiəl rɪˈzɪstəns/
/ˌæntimaɪˌkrəʊbiəl rɪˈzɪstəns/, /ˌæntaɪmaɪˌkrəʊbiəl rɪˈzɪstəns/
[uncountable] (abbreviation AMR)
- the ability of harmful bacteria, viruses, etc. to be no longer affected by medicines that were previously able to treat them
- Antimicrobial resistance is a major global health threat.
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