Term Name: | negative regulation of defense response to virus |
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Synonyms: | down regulation of antiviral response, down-regulation of antiviral response, downregulation of antiviral response, inhibition of antiviral response, negative regulation of antiviral response |
Definition: | Any process that stops, prevents or reduces the rate or extent of antiviral mechanisms, thereby facilitating viral replication. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0050687] QuickGO AmiGO |