anti-infective

[ an-tee-in-fek-tiv, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a substance used in the treatment of an infection.

noun

1. any such substance, as bacitracin.

Other Words From

• anti-in·fective·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of anti-infective¹

First recorded in 1840–45

Example Sentences

A condition that primarily affects women, UTI has been historically understudied and underfunded, with no improved anti-infective treatments introduced since Alexander Fleming discovered antibiotics nearly a century ago.

From Science Daily

Its products include anesthesia, painkillers and anti-infective medicines for use in hospitals.

From Reuters

It's not a stretch to imagine that the marine cousins could yield anti-infective drugs.

From Scientific American

Any manufacturing base for an anti-infective mAb indicated for use in a pandemic must have the capacity to make antibodies for millions, or even billions, of people.

From Scientific American

Historically, however, only a few anti-infective antibodies have ever been developed and approved for use.

From Scientific American