Term Name: | negative regulation of defense response to virus by host |
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Synonyms: | down regulation of antiviral response by host, down-regulation of antiviral response by host, downregulation of antiviral response by host, inhibition of antiviral response by host, negative regulation by host of antiviral response, negative regulation of antiviral response by host |
Definition: | Any host process that results in the inhibition of antiviral immune response mechanisms, thereby facilitating viral replication. The host is defined as the larger of the organisms involved in a symbiotic interaction. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0050689] QuickGO AmiGO |