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antiviral

/ænˈtaɪvərəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does antiviral mean?

adjective

Relating to or designed to prevent or counteract the effects of a virus; used to describe a drug or treatment that is effective against viruses.

Example

"The doctor prescribed an antiviral medication to help combat the patient's flu symptoms."

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