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Meaning of antiviral
The primary meaning of the word "antiviral" refers to something that is used to combat or neutralize viruses.
Etymology of antiviral
The word "antiviral" has its roots in the Greek words "anti" meaning against, and the Latin word "virus" meaning poison or slimy liquid, with the suffix "-al" forming an adjective
The term "antiviral" emerged in the mid-20th century as medical science began to understand and develop treatments for viral infections
Synonyms
antiviral agent
virostatic
antiviral drug
virucide
virolytic
antivirus
antiviral medication
viricide
antiviral therapy
virostatic agent
antiviral treatment
virolytic agent
viral inhibitor
antiviral compound
virocidal
antiviral chemical
virucidal
antiviral substance
antiviral remedy
antiviral product
antiviral preparation
virostatic drug
antiviral medicine
antiviral solution
antiviral formula
Definitions
- Relating to or denoting a drug or agent that is used to combat viral infections
- * Designed to combat or neutralize viruses
Usage Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antiviral medication to help combat the flu virus
- * Researchers are working to develop new antiviral therapies to treat a range of diseases
- * The antiviral properties of the plant extract have made it a promising area of study for medical scientists
Antonyms
proinflammatory
immunosuppressive
virulent
pathogenic
infectious
contagious
harmful
detrimental
injurious
toxic
poisonous
deadly
lethal
malignant
noxious
pernicious
destructive
damaging
injurious
deleterious