azidothymidine

Dictionary: a·zi·do·thy·mi·dine (ə-zī'dō-thī'mĭ-dēn', ə-zē'-, ăz'ĭ-) pronunciation

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AZT.

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(ăz'ĭ-dō-thī'mĭ-dēn')
n.

AZT.

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A thymidine analog with antiviral activity used in the treatment of AIDS in humans and feline leukemia virus infection in cats. Called also AZT, zidovudine.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: an antiviral drug used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow
Synonyms: AZT, zidovudine

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