Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (Noun)
Meaning
An antiviral drug that inhibits the action of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses such as HIV.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a reverse transcriptase inhibitor to help manage the patient's HIV infection.
- Researchers have been working to develop more effective reverse transcriptase inhibitors to combat the growing resistance of HIV to existing treatments.
- The reverse transcriptase inhibitor was found to be highly effective in reducing the viral load in patients with HIV.
- The use of reverse transcriptase inhibitors has revolutionized the treatment of HIV, allowing patients to live longer and healthier lives.
- The combination of a reverse transcriptase inhibitor with other antiretroviral medications has become a standard treatment for HIV infection.