Antiviral Drug (Noun)
Meaning
Any drug that destroys viruses.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Researchers worldwide are racing to develop an effective antiviral drug to combat the deadly new virus that's spreading rapidly across the globe.
- The new antiviral drug has shown remarkable promise in clinical trials, significantly reducing the severity of symptoms in infected patients.
- Antiviral drug therapy can help treat viral infections without harming the body's beneficial microorganisms.
- The World Health Organization has emphasized the need for antiviral drug development to prepare for future pandemics.
- In many countries, oseltamivir is an antiviral drug used to treat and prevent influenza A and B.