BACTERIOSTASIS Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
bacteriostasis.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word bacteriostasis. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word bacteriostasis. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BACTERIOSTASIS
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| hindrance | nounn | |||||||
noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome • the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding | ||||||||
| inhibition | nounn | |||||||
noun • (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires • the quality of being inhibited • (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part • the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof) | ||||||||
| prevention | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of preventing | ||||||||
| retardation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a decrease in rate of change • the extent to which something is delayed or held back • any agent that retards or delays or hinders • lack of normal development of intellectual capacities • the act of slowing down or falling behind | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For BACTERIOSTASIS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
bacteriostasis, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (2)
biological processorganic process
