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antiviral
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antiviral /an·ti·vi·ral/ (-vi´ral) destroying viruses or suppressing their replication, or an agent that so acts.
an·ti·vi·ral (nt-vrl, nt-)
adj.
Destroying or inhibiting the growth and reproduction of viruses.
anti·viral n.
Antiviral
Refers to a drug that can destroy viruses and help treat illnesses caused by them.
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antiviral,
destructive to viruses.
antiviral [an″te-, an″ti-vi´ral]
1. effective against viruses.
2. an agent effective against viruses.
antiviral (anˈ·tē·vīˑ·rl),
n a substance that combats viral infection.
antiviral
1. effective against viruses.
2. an agent effective against viruses.
antiviral drugs
may be useful in early stages of some virus infections or to prevent recurrences or reactivation in chronic infections. Most drugs exert their effects only during certain stages of viral replication and many are relatively toxic for the host when used systemically. In general, chemotherapy of virus infections in animals is uncommon with limited applications, mainly in topical treatment of ophthalmic infections. Examples are idoxuridine, vidarabine, amantadine hydrochloride, acyclovir, ribavirin.
antiviral
adjective Referring to an agent or mechanism that counters viral effects or infection noun Antiviral agent, see there
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