Definition of Antimicrobial drugAntimicrobial drug: A drug used to treat a microbial infection. "Antimicrobial" is a general term that refers to a group of drugs that includes antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoals, and antivirals. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012
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