superbug.
A strain of bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics (e.g., MDR, XDR).
Meaning & usage
A strain of bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics (e.g., MDR, XDR).
Any pathogen resistant to many, even all, of the biocides or other agents used to treat similar pathogens.
An invasive insect, Bemisia tabaci, that is a major pest of vegetable crops, both directly and as a virus vector.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Italic *super Latin super Latin super-lbor. English super- English bug English superbug From super- + bug.
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