antiviral

• Beschreibt einen Stoff oder eine Behandlung, die wirksam gegen Viren ist. Bezieht sich auch auf solche Substanzen oder Therapien selbst.

Describes a substance or treatment that is effective against viruses.

1. Inhibiting virus growthB2formalmedical

   Describes a substance or treatment that stops or slows the growth and reproduction of viruses.

   antiviral

   • The doctor prescribed an antiviral medication for the infection.
   • Antiviral drugs are most effective when taken early.
   • This compound shows strong antiviral activity against influenza.

   Synonymevirucidal

2. Destroying virusesB2formalmedical

   Describes a drug or agent that actively destroys viruses.

   Antiviral

   • Some antiviral agents work by breaking down the virus's outer shell.
   • The new treatment is designed to be directly antiviral.
   • Antiviral creams can help treat certain skin infections.

   Synonymeviricidalvirucidal

• Substantiv, das ein Arzneimittel oder eine Substanz bezeichnet, die Viren abtötet oder ihre Vermehrung und Ausbreitung hemmt.

A noun referring to a drug or substance that destroys viruses or inhibits their growth and reproduction.

1. Antiviral drugB2formalmedical

   A type of medication used to treat viral infections by inhibiting the development and replication of viruses.

   Antivirales Arzneimittel

   • The doctor prescribed an antiviral to treat the flu.
   • Antivirals are most effective when taken early in the infection.
   • New antivirals are being developed to combat emerging viruses.

   Synonymeantiviral agentantiviral drug

2. Virus-inhibiting agentC1formalmedical

   A substance that stops or slows the growth and reproduction of viruses.

   Antivirales Mittel

   • This compound has strong antiviral properties.
   • The research focuses on finding natural antivirals from plants.
   • Antiviral agents work by blocking the virus from entering cells.

   Synonymeantiviral agentantiviral drug