an·ti·vi·ral
ˌan-tē-ˈvī-rəl 
ˌan-tī-
: an antiviral agent and especially a drug
antivirals used in treating influenza
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
The Franklin County workers had mild infections and were treated with antiviral medications.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Mar. 2024
Ribavirin, a broad-spectrum antiviral that works well against RNA viruses and is also used to treat hepatitis C, is the primary treatment.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
If the influenza virus has caused pneumonia, antiviral medications, such as Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Relenza (zanamivir), can help ease symptoms.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
The Franklin County workers had mild infections and were treated with antiviral medications.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
People now also have the option of taking antivirals to protect against severe infections.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Mar. 2024
Ribavirin, a broad-spectrum antiviral that works well against RNA viruses and is also used to treat hepatitis C, is the primary treatment.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Antiviral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiviral. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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