Antiviral (Noun)
Meaning
Any drug that destroys viruses.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antiviral medication to help treat the patient's severe case of the flu.
- Researchers are working to develop a more effective antiviral to combat the growing threat of HIV.
- The new antiviral has shown promise in clinical trials, reducing symptoms of herpes simplex virus by over 50%.
- The antiviral properties of the plant extract have been studied for their potential to inhibit the replication of influenza viruses.
- The development of antivirals has been hindered by the high mutation rate of the virus, making it difficult to find a effective treatment.