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Nrti (Noun)

Meaning

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • NRTIs, or nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, are a class of antiviral drugs used to treat HIV infection.
  • The doctor prescribed a combination of NRTIs and other medications to help manage the patient's HIV.
  • Lamivudine is an example of an NRTI that is often used in combination with other antiviral medications.
  • NRTIs work by incorporating into the viral DNA and stopping the replication process, resulting in incomplete DNA.
  • The use of NRTIs has significantly improved the treatment outcomes for people living with HIV, allowing them to manage the disease effectively.

Synonyms

  • Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

Hypernyms

  • Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

Hyponyms

  • Zidovudine
  • ZDV
  • AZT
  • Lamivudine
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