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Antiinfective: Something capable of acting against infection, by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing the infectious agent outright.
Anti-infective is a general term that encompasses antibacterials, antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoans and antivirals.
Antiinfective: Something capable of acting against infection, by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing the infectious agent outright.
antiinfective /an·ti·in·fec·tive/ (-in-fek´tiv) counteracting infection, or an agent that does this. antiinfective [-infek′tiv] Etymology: Gk, anti + L ...
adjective 1. of or pertaining to a substance used in the treatment of an infection. noun 2. any such substance, as bacitracin. :10 :09 :08 :07 :06 :05 :04 :03 :02 :01 ...
an·ti-in·fec·tive (n t-n-f k t v, n t-) adj. Capable of preventing or counteracting infection. n. An anti-infective agent or drug. anti-infective. 1. counteracting ...
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