English word bacteriostatic comes from English -static, English bacterio- ((microbiology) bacteria.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -static | English (eng) | Used in adjectives relating to nouns with the suffix -stasis. |
| bacterio- | English (eng) | (microbiology) bacteria. |
| bacteriostatic | English (eng) | Of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat; inhibiting the growth of bacteria without destroying them. |