Retrovir

/ˌrɛtroʊˈvɪər/
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Definitions of Retrovir
  1. noun
    an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow
    synonyms: AZT, ZDV, zidovudine
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    type of:
    NRTI, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
    an antiviral drug used against HIV; is incorporated into the DNA of the virus and stops the building process; results in incomplete DNA that cannot create a new virus; often used in combination with other drugs
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