Meaning Antiretroviral
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Antiretroviral


An agent or process effective against a retrovirus. For example, a drug to treat HIV.
Source: medicinenet.com (offline)

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Antiretroviral


A substance that kills or suppresses a retrovirus, such as HIV.
Source: hiv.va.gov

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Antiretroviral


A treatment that may prevent HIV from damaging the immune system.
Source: web.worldbank.org

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Antiretroviral


A drug used to prevent a retrovirus, such as HIV, from replicating. The term primarily refers to antiretroviral (ARV) HIV drugs. See Related Term(s): Drug Class, Retrovirus
Source: aidsinfo.nih.gov (offline)

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Antiretroviral


<pharmacology> A substance that stops or suppresses the activity of a retrovirus such as HIV. AZT, ddC, ddI and d4T are examples of antiretroviral drugs. (09 Oct 1997)
Source: mondofacto.com (offline)

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Antiretroviral


Any substance or process that fights a retrovirus. HIV is a retrovirus; AZT, ddI, ddC, 3TC and d4T are some antiretrovirals.
Source: theaidsinstitute.org





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