A hospice program provides palliative and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families. The concept of hospice is that of a caring community of professional and nonprofessional people, supplemented by volunteer services.
â¢ ANTIMICROBIAL (adjective). The adjective ANTIMICROBIAL has 1 sense: 1. capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms. Familiarity information: ANTIMICROBIAL used as an adjective is very rare. Dictionary entry details.
Introduction: An antibiotic is a chemical produced by a fungus or a bacteria that has the potential to limit the growth of another bacteria. Antiseptics are chemicals produced by humans that are used to prevent the growth of bacteria or fungi on living tissues (disinfectants prevent growth on inanimate objects).