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  • Antiviral

    Substance that destroys or inhibits the growth and viability of infectious viruses. Combats viral infection; Fights viruses. Substance that kills viruses or inhibits their reproduction. Destroying viruses or suppressing their replication. Acting, effective, or directed against viruses. A substance used to treat viral infection. An agent that experimentally inhibits the proliferation and viability of infectious…

  • Antivinous

    An agent or substance that treats addiction to alcohol.  

  • Antivenin

    An agent used against the venom of a snake, spider, or other venomous animal or insect. An antiserum used to neutralize an animal or insect venom. Drug (antitoxin) used to counteract the effects of venom from the bite of an insect, a snake, or other animal. A substance containing purified antibodies used to neutralize the…

  • Antiulcerogenic

    An agent used to protect against the formation of ulcers, or is used for the treatment of ulcers. Directed or effective against development of ulcers.  

  • Antitussive

    A substance that depresses coughing. Substance thai relieves or prevents cough. Effective against cough; an agent that suppresses coughing. A substance used to soothes and relieves coughing. A drug preparation that relieves coughing. Pharmacological agents that suppress cough. A pharmaceutical substance or medical intervention aimed at alleviating the act of expelling air from the lungs…

  • Antitumoral

    Substance that acts against the growth, development or spread of a tumour.  

  • Antitoxin

    An antibody with the ability to neutralize a specific toxin. An antibody produced by the body to counteract a poison in the body. Antibodies formed against microbial toxins. An antibody formed in the body which neutralizes a specific poison. An antibody to the toxin of a micro-organism, which will neutralize the toxin both in vivo…

  • Antithrombotic

    Preventing or interfering with the formation of thrombi. Interfering with or preventing thrombosis or blood coagulation. A substance that prevents or interferes with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus).  

  • Antithermic

    A substance that reduces fever and temperature. Also known as antipyretic.  

  • Antisyphilitic

    A drug (or other chemical agent) that is effective against syphilis. An agent used against syphilis.  

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