-amivir

UK/ˈam.ɪ.vɪə/US/ˈæm.ɪˌvɪɹ/

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Used to form names of neuraminidase inhibitors used as antivirals.

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Meanings

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  1. medicineUsed to form names of neuraminidase inhibitors used as antivirals.

Origin

From (neur)ami(nidase) + -vir (“antiviral”).

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APA

-amivir. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-amivir

MLA

“-amivir.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-amivir. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-amivir,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-amivir.

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