In a manner that stops or slows bacterial growth without killing the bacteria.
From bacteriostatic + -ally (adverb suffix). Standard adverbial formation used in medical and scientific writing since the early 20th century.
When doctors say a drug acts 'bacteriostatically,' they mean it's giving your body's defenses the upper hand while the bacteria are stuck in slow-motion—a partnership between medicine and immunity.
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