Associations to the word «Antiviral»

Wiktionary

ANTIVIRAL, adjective. (medicine) Inhibiting the growth and reproduction of a virus.
ANTIVIRAL, adjective. (computing) Eliminating or inhibiting the action of a computer virus.

Dictionary definition

ANTIVIRAL, noun. Any drug that destroys viruses.
ANTIVIRAL, adjective. Inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses.

Wise words

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