oseltamivir
Meanings
noun
- An antiviral drug that is taken orally in the form of its phosphate C₁₆H₂₈N₂O₄·H₃PO₄ and is a neuraminidase inhibitor used in the treatment and prevention of influenza. It is a derivative of shikimic acid, and is marketed as Tamiflu.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From oselt- (of unknown origin) + -amivir (“neuraminidase inhibitor”).
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