English Explanatory Dictionary

ribavirin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic analog of guanosine with chemical formula C₈H₁₂N₄O₅ that inhibits viral nucleic acid synthesis and is used as a broad-spectrum antiviral drug especially in the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus infection and chronic hepatitis C.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹaɪ.bəˈvaɪ.ɹɪn/ En-us-ribavirin.ogg

Word forms

ribavirin ribavirins

Etymology

From rib(oside) + -a- + -vir- (“antiviral”) + -in.

Derived words

ribavirin diphosphate RDP ribavirin monophosphate RMP ribavirin triphosphate RTP taribavirin
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