HealthAugust 20, 2026

antiretroviral

AN-tee-RET-roh-VY-ruhl

Definition

Referring to a type of medication used to control and suppress the replication of retroviruses, specifically HIV, within the human body.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'anti-' (against) and 'retroviral', which refers to a retrovirus—a virus that uses RNA to replicate its DNA within a host cell.

In the news

In the article, antiretroviral medicines are described as the effective treatment that allows people living with HIV to achieve viral suppression and lead healthy lives.

From evidence to impact: Why implementation science matters in Nigeria’s HIV Rresponse

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