microbicides

[US]/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈbaɪsaɪdz/
[UK]/ˌmaɪkroʊˈbaɪsaɪdz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.agents that kill microorganisms; antimicrobial or germicidal substances; microbial-killing preparations used to prevent infection (esp. topical); microbe-killing microspheres (microbe-killing microbeads)

Phrases & Collocations

topical microbicides

vaginal microbicides

microbicides work

using microbicides

microbicides prevent hiv

Example Sentences

researchers are developing microbicides to prevent hiv transmission.

clinical trials are testing the safety and efficacy of new microbicides.

topical microbicides may offer additional protection during sex.

public health agencies fund microbicides research and development.

scientists formulated microbicides as gels, films, and vaginal rings.

access to affordable microbicides could reduce infection rates worldwide.

regulators require rigorous evidence before approving microbicides for use.

advocates promote microbicides as a woman-controlled prevention option.

early microbicides faced challenges with adherence and real-world effectiveness.

combination microbicides aim to block multiple sexually transmitted infections.

ongoing studies evaluate microbicides alongside condoms and prep programs.

community outreach improves awareness and acceptance of microbicides.

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