viricide
[ vahy-ruh-sahyd ]
/ ˈvaɪ rəˌsaɪd /
noun
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OTHER WORDS FROM viricide
vi·ri·cid·al, adjectiveWords nearby viricide
Virgoan, Virgo cluster, virgo intacta, virgulate, virgule, viricide, virid, -viridae, viridescent, viridian, viridity
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Medical definitions for viricide
viricide
[ vī′rĭ-sīd′ ]
n.
An agent that inhibits or destroys viruses.
Other words from viricide
vi′ri•cid′al (-sīd′l) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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