anti-infective

[ an-tee-in-fek-tiv, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti ɪnˈfɛk tɪv, ˌæn taɪ- /
Pharmacology

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, noun

Medical definitions for anti-infective

anti-infective
[ ăn′tē-ĭn-fĕktĭv, ăn′tī- ]

adj.

Capable of preventing or counteracting infection.

n.

An anti-infective agent or drug.