anti-infective
[ an-tee-in-fek-tiv, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti ɪnˈfɛk tɪv, ˌæn taɪ- /
adjective
of or relating to a substance used in the treatment of an infection.
noun
any such substance, as bacitracin.
OTHER WORDS FROM anti-infective
an·ti-in·fec·tive·ness, nounWords nearby anti-infective
anti-hbs,
anti-icer,
anti-id,
anti-idiotype,
anti-imperialist,
anti-infective,
anti-inflammatory,
anti-inflationary,
anti-intellectual,
anti-leaguer,
anti-lebanon
Medical definitions for anti-infective
anti-infective
[ ăn′tē-ĭn-fĕk′tĭv, ăn′tī- ]
adj.
Capable of preventing or counteracting infection.
n.
An anti-infective agent or drug.