Definitions [4]
Define health.
Health is defined as the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Definition: Immunity
The overall ability of the host to fight the disease-causing organisms conferred by the immune system is called immunity.
Define antibiotic.
- Carbon compounds obtained from some bacteria and fungi for destroying or preventing the growth of harmful micro-organisms are called ‘Antibiotics’.
- Examples of antibiotics: Penicillin, ampicillin,
Definition: Antibiotics
Carbon compounds obtained from certain bacteria and fungi that destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms and are used in the treatment of infectious diseases is called antibiotics.
