antiplague
/ˈæntiˌpleɪɡ/
adjective
- Intended to prevent or treat the plague (a serious infectious disease).
- The city implemented antiplague measures during the outbreak.
- Medieval doctors wore antiplague masks filled with herbs.
- Modern antiplague vaccines are available for high-risk areas.
noun
- A substance or treatment used to prevent or cure the plague.
- They searched for an effective antiplague during the epidemic.
- The ancient remedy was considered a powerful antiplague.
- Scientists developed an antiplague that saved thousands of lives.