"abx" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: abx [plural]
Etymology: Formed with -x (“abbreviation marker”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|-x<id:abbreviation><t:abbreviation marker>}} -x (“abbreviation marker”) Head templates: {{en-noun|abx}} abx (plural abx)
  1. (medicine) Abbreviation of antibiotic. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: antibiotic Related terms: Abx [alternative]
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