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Antiviral

//æntiˈvaɪɹəl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Inhibiting the growth and reproduction of a virus. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Eliminating or inhibiting the action of a computer virus. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    An antiviral medication.
  2. 2
    any drug that destroys viruses wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From anti- + viral.

Etymology 2

From anti- + viral.

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