Meaning of the word broad-spectrum in English

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broad-spectrum

US /ˌbrɔːdˈspek.trəm/
UK /ˌbrɔːdˈspek.trəm/
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Adjective

1.

effective against a wide range of diseases or infections

Example:
The doctor prescribed a broad-spectrum antibiotic to treat the infection.
This sunscreen offers broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.
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