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Adjective: antiviral  ,an-ti'vI-rul or ,an-tee'vI-rul
  1. Inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses
Noun: antiviral  ,an-ti'vI-rul or ,an-tee'vI-rul
  1. Any drug that destroys viruses
    - antiviral agent, antiviral drug

Derived forms: antivirals

Type of: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine

Encyclopedia: Antiviral