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Why does the word antibiotic suggest that these medications would be ineffective against viruses?

Why does the word antibiotic suggest that these medications would be ineffective against viruses?
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Why does the word antibiotic suggest that these medications would be ineffective against viruses?

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Because the prefix anti means to repel or go against
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