Anti-viral
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of antiviral. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
""As well as anti-viral cleaning on trains and in stations, we are running longer trains where possible. In return, we ask that people avoid travelling at the busiest times of day if they can and bring a face covering to wear throughout their journey.""
Example
More examples"An anti-viral drug called Ribavirin was given to stop the virus from replicating. Steroids were also given to suppress the hyperactive immune response. According to initial reports, this combination helped roughly 80 percent of patients."
Etymology
From anti- + viral.
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