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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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 15 July 2025
May Help Fight Infections Honey contains antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties, which could help fight infections.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Mark Gurarie, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
Researchers have tracked its movements in the wild and studied it in the lab; governments have stockpiled vaccines against it and have effective antivirals ready.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
In a clinical trial, one group of cats received antiviral drugs along with infusions of MSCs, while a second group received antiviral drugs and placebo infusions.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 15 July 2025
May Help Fight Infections Honey contains antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties, which could help fight infections.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Noun
Your healthcare provider may prescribe antibiotics, antivirals, or corticosteroids to clear the infection and manage symptoms.6
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—Mark Gurarie, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
Researchers have tracked its movements in the wild and studied it in the lab; governments have stockpiled vaccines against it and have effective antivirals ready.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Antiviral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiviral. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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