microbicide
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- microbicidal adjective
Etymology
Origin of microbicide
Example Sentences
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According to the Microbicide Trials Network, there are currently nine different microbicide products in clinical trials.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2012
The main one lacking is a vaccine, but also important and missing are woman-controlled means to prevent infection, such as a vaginal microbicide.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2012
Two years ago, researchers published the first partially successful trials of both a microbicide and a drug cocktail that may prevent infection.
From Scientific American • Jul. 21, 2012
Clinical experiments are looking at various routes and schedules for delivering the drugs, including pills, microbicide gels, and vaginal rings that could be used for months.
From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2011
A previous trial had shown that the gel was marginally effective, so researchers suspect that this complete failure occurred because too many participants failed to use the microbicide as instructed.
From Science Magazine • Nov. 28, 2011
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