- drug-resistant
- drug-re·sis·tant (drugґre-zis″tənt) resistant to the action of drugs; said of microorganisms. See also drug resistance, under resistance.
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Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
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