Meaning of the word antiretroviral in English
What does antiretroviral mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
antiretroviral
US /æn.t̬iˌret.roʊˈvaɪ.rəl/
UK /æn.tiˌret.rəʊˈvaɪə.rəl/
Noun
any of a class of drugs that are used to treat infection by retroviruses, in particular HIV
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The patient is on a regimen of antiretroviral drugs.
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New antiretroviral therapies have significantly improved the lives of people with HIV.
Adjective
relating to or denoting a class of drugs that are used to treat infection by retroviruses, in particular HIV
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The clinic specializes in antiretroviral treatment.
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Researchers are developing new antiretroviral compounds.