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Definition of antimicrobial resistance noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

antimicrobial resistance

noun
 
/ˌæntimaɪˌkrəʊbiəl rɪˈzɪstəns/
 
/ˌæntimaɪˌkrəʊbiəl rɪˈzɪstəns/,
 
/ˌæntaɪmaɪˌkrəʊbiəl rɪˈzɪstəns/
 [uncountable]
(abbreviation AMR)
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  1. 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.
    Topics Healthcarec2
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