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BACTERIOSTASIS Synonyms

4 synonyms for bacteriostasis. (exact relations)
2 hypernyms for bacteriostasis. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for BACTERIOSTASIS

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hindrance

noun

n

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

noun

n

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

noun

n

noun

• the act of preventing

retardation

noun

n

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.
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Alternatives for HINDRANCE

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