cidofovir

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An antiviral drug C₈H₁₄N₃O₆P·2H₂O (trademark Vistide) administered intravenously for the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients with AIDS.

Pronunciation

/saɪˈdoʊ.fəˌvɪɹ/ /saɪˈdɑf.əˌvɪɹ/

Word forms

cidofovir

Etymology

From cy(tosine)[Term?] + -fovir (“phosphonic acid derivative”).

Derived words

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