Definition of Antiviral

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antiviral
adj. acts against viruses

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Antiviral Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

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antiviral
Noun
1. any drug that destroys viruses
(synonym) antiviral agent, antiviral drug
(hypernym) medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
(hyponym) interferon
Adjective
1. inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses
(pertainym) antiviral agent, antiviral drug


Antiviral Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries

NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
antiviral
A drug used to treat infections caused by viruses. 

Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram)
antiviral drug
noun
drug which is effective against a virus

Aids Glossary
antiviral
a substance that kills or suppresses a virus.

Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary
Antiviral
Virus treatment. A substance, drug, or process which destroys a virus or suppresses its replication. Can apply to herpes or CMV

Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms
ANTIVIRAL
A substance or process that destroys a virus or suppresses its replication (i.e., reproduction).

Aromatherapy Glossary
Antiviral
Inhibits the growth of a virus


Antiviral Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

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