antiviral
Medicine/Medical, Pharmacology.
(of a drug or therapy) developed to effectively treat an infection caused by a virus.
of or relating to a substance used to prevent or treat a viral infection:Raw garlic has been found to have antiviral properties.
Computers. (of software) programmed to detect, neutralize, and remove computer viruses.
Medicine/Medical, Pharmacology. an antiviral drug, other substance, or therapy.
Origin of antiviral
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One of the earliest contenders was remdesivir, an antiviral from biotech giant Gilead.
Gilead just got the first FDA coronavirus treatment approval, but there are still problems | Sy Mukherjee | October 22, 2020 | FortuneInterferon is an immune system chemical that triggers the body’s antiviral defenses.
Remdesivir doesn’t reduce COVID-19 deaths, a large WHO trial finds | Tina Hesman Saey | October 16, 2020 | Science NewsNow, antiviral treatments for hepatitis C can cure nearly 95 percent of infected patients.
The Nobel Prize in Medicine goes to the trio that discovered hepatitis C | Sara Kiley Watson | October 5, 2020 | Popular-ScienceThe notorious chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are also antivirals, but this pair has yet to show any promise.
These are the best COVID-19 treatments right now | Claire Maldarelli | October 5, 2020 | Popular-ScienceIdeally, production of the antiviral substance would be triggered when immune cells encounter SARS-CoV-2 genetic material, stopping rapid viral reproduction inside the body and averting complications, he said.
Covid-19 scientists flag key immune function as a turning point in life threatening cases | kdunn6 | September 25, 2020 | Fortune
There is no known effective antiviral drug, no vaccine, and no preventative medication.
A low count spelled serious trouble, whereas high and stable numbers were seen in those with a good response to antiviral drugs.
It proved resistant to every one of the antibiotics and antiviral agents in the Lancet's stockroom.
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British Dictionary definitions for antiviral
/ (ˌæntɪˈvaɪrəl) /
inhibiting the growth of viruses
any antiviral drug: used to treat diseases caused by viruses, such as herpes infections and AIDS
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