antivirulent
adjectivetécnico/ɐ̃tiviuˈlẽtu/rare
an·ti·vi·ru·len·to
Definition
That counteracts or neutralizes virulence.
Antivirulent therapies aim to disarm pathogens rather than kill them.
Scientists are searching for antivirulent compounds.
Etymology
Do grego 'anti-' (contra) + 'virulento'.