antiviral

• Qualifie une substance ou un traitement efficace contre les virus, ou qui s'y rapporte.

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 (qui inhibe la croissance des virus)

   • 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.

   Synonymesvirucidal

2. Destroying virusesB2formalmedical

   Describes a drug or agent that actively destroys viruses.

   antiviral (qui détruit les virus)

   • 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.

   Synonymesviricidalvirucidal

• Substance ou médicament qui détruit les virus ou inhibe leur croissance et leur réplication.

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.

   antiviral (médicament)

   • 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.

   Synonymesantiviral agentantiviral drug

2. Virus-inhibiting agentC1formalmedical

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

   Agent antiviral

   • 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.

   Synonymesantiviral agentantiviral drug