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Azt (Noun)

Meaning

An antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed AZT to help manage the patient's HIV symptoms.
  • Researchers have been studying the long-term effects of AZT on the human body.
  • The patient experienced severe side effects from the AZT treatment, including liver damage.
  • AZT was one of the first antiviral medications approved for the treatment of AIDS.
  • The patient's bone marrow was severely suppressed due to prolonged use of AZT.

Synonyms

  • Zidovudine
  • ZDV
  • Retrovir

Hypernyms

  • Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
  • NRTI
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