Found 2 items, similar to bacteriostasis.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: bacteriostasis bacteriostasis n : inhibition of the growth of bacteria [also: bacteriostases (pl)]
English → English (gcide) Definition: bacteriostasis bacteriostasis \bacteriostasis\ n. inhibition of the growth of bacteria, without outright killing of the organism. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]