Medical term:
antiviral
antiviral
[an″te-, an″ti-vi´ral]1. effective against viruses.
2. an agent effective against viruses.
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an·ti·vi·ral
(an'tē-vī'răl),Opposing a virus; interfering with its replication; weakening or halting its action (for example, zidovudine, acyclovir).
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antiviral
(ăn′tē-vī′rəl, ăn′tī-)adj.
1. Destroying or inhibiting the growth and reproduction of viruses.
2. Computers
a. Of or relating to antivirus software.
b. Eliminating or inhibiting the effectiveness of viruses.
n.
An antiviral drug.
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antiviral
adjective Referring to an agent or mechanism that counters viral effects or infection.noun An agent that inhibits or prevents viral infection or manages its effects; an antiviral agent.
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antiviral
adjective Referring to an agent or mechanism that counters viral effects or infection noun Antiviral agent, see there.McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
an·ti·vi·ral
(an'tē-vī'răl)Opposing a virus; interfering with its replication; weakening or abolishing its action.
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antiviral
Acting against viruses.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
Antiviral
Refers to a drug that can destroy viruses and help treat illnesses caused by them.
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Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
an·ti·vi·ral
(an'tē-vī'răl)Opposing a virus; interfering with its replication; weakening or halting its action (e.g., zidovudine, acyclovir).
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