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antiviral
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antiviral
adj.
acts against viruses
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Antiviral drug
Antiviral drugs are a class of medication used specifically for treating viral infections. Like antibiotics and broad-spectrum antibiotics for bacteria, most antivirals are used for specific viral infections, while a broad-spectrum antiviral is effective against a wide range of viruses. Unlike most antibiotics, antiviral drugs do not destroy their target pathogen; instead they inhibit their development.
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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
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antiviral
nm.
antivirus
antiviral (m)
adj.
antiviral, acts against viruses
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antiviral
adj.
antiviral, acts against viruses
