Antiviral Agent (Noun)
Meaning
Any drug that destroys viruses.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antiviral agent to treat the patient's severe case of influenza.
- Researchers are working to develop a new antiviral agent that can effectively combat the spread of COVID-19.
- The antiviral agent was administered intravenously to help reduce the severity of the patient's symptoms.
- Scientists have discovered a new antiviral agent that has shown promising results in treating herpes simplex virus.
- The antiviral agent was found to be effective in reducing the replication of the virus in laboratory tests.