antiflu

adjective

an·​ti·​flu ˌan-tē-ˈflü How to pronounce antiflu (audio)
ˌan-tī-
variants or anti-flu
: used to prevent or treat influenza
antiflu drugs

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antiflu was in 1918

Dictionary Entries Near antiflu

Cite this Entry

“Antiflu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiflu. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

antiflu

adjective
an·​ti·​flu -ˈflü How to pronounce antiflu (audio)
variants or anti-flu
: used to prevent influenza
an antiflu drug
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