antiviral

• Descreve uma substância, medicamento ou tratamento capaz de combater ou inibir vírus. Pode se referir tanto ao agente em si quanto à ação ou terapia correspondente.

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.

   Sinônimosvirucidal

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.

   Sinônimosviricidalvirucidal

• Substantivo que designa um medicamento ou substância capaz de destruir vírus ou de impedir sua multiplicação e crescimento.

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimosantiviral agentantiviral drug

2. Virus-inhibiting agentC1formalmedical

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

   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.

   Sinônimosantiviral agentantiviral drug