antiviral

antiviral definition - medical

an·ti·vi·ral (ănˌtē-vīˈrəl, ănˌtī-)

adjective
Destroying or inhibiting the growth and reproduction of viruses.

Related Forms:

  • anˌti·viˈral noun

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