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Antiviral

PharmacologyInfectious DiseaseImportant

A drug that inhibits viral replication to treat viral infections; acyclovir (Zovirax), oseltamivir (Tamiflu), and valacyclovir (Valtrex) are common agents.

Korean

항바이러스제

바이러스 감염 치료를 위해 바이러스 복제를 억제하는 약물로, 아시클로버(조비락스), 오셀타미비르(타미플루), 발라시클로버(발트렉스/Valtrex) 등이 흔히 쓰인다.

French

Antiviral

Un médicament qui inhibe la réplication virale pour traiter les infections virales; aciclovir (Zovirax), oseltamivir (Tamiflu) et valaciclovir (Valtrex) en sont des exemples courants.

Word parts

  • anti-Prefix(Greek) Against

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