zanamivir

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An antiviral drug C₁₂H₂₀N₄O₇ that is a neuraminidase inhibitor taken by oral inhalation in the treatment and prophylaxis of Influenzavirus.

Pronunciation

/zəˈnæm.ɪˌvɪɹ/ /zəˈnæm.əˌvɪə/

Word forms

zanamivir

Etymology

From zan- (of unknown origin) + -amivir (“neuraminidase inhibitor”).

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