anti-infective

anti-infective definition - medical

an·ti-in·fec·tive (ănˌtē-ĭn-fĕkˈtĭv, ănˌtī-)

adjective
Capable of preventing or counteracting infection.
noun
An anti-infective agent or drug.

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