English Explanatory Dictionary

ganciclovir

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An antiviral medication C₉H₁₃N₅O₄ related to acyclovir and used especially to treat or prevent cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised individuals.

Pronunciation

/ɡanˈsʌɪ.klə(ʊ)ˌvɪə/ /ɡænˈsaɪ.kloʊˌvɪɹ/

Word forms

ganciclovir gancyclovir

Etymology

From g(u)an(osine) + -ciclovir (“bicyclic heterocycle compound”).

Derived words

valganciclovir
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