antiretroviral

British  

/ ˈæntɪˈrɛtrəʊˌvaɪrəl /

adjective

1. inhibiting the process by which a retrovirus replicates

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noun

1. any retroviral drug: used to treat diseases caused by retroviruses, such as HIV

Example Sentences

Nyaope is a highly addictive street drug in South Africa, often containing substances like low-grade heroin, cannabis, antiretroviral drugs, and in some cases even rat poison.

From BBC

But since the introduction of powerful antiretroviral drugs in the 1990s that allow those infected to continue living healthy lives — and more recent preventative treatments such as PrEP — fatalities have plunged.

From Los Angeles Times

The landmark deal to provide cheaper antiretroviral drugs for people with HIV in developing countries was brokered by former US President Bill Clinton after negotiations with pharmaceutical companies.

From BBC

About 5.9 million of them receive antiretroviral treatment, resulting in a 66% decrease in Aids-related deaths since 2010, the UN agency adds.

From BBC

Antiretroviral therapy, pioneered in the mid-’90s, has extended lifespans far beyond what seemed possible at the height of the epidemic.

From Slate