saquinavir
noun
sa·quin·a·vir sə-ˈkwi-nə-ˌvir 
: a protease inhibitor C38H50N6O5 that is administered in the form of its methylated sulfonic salt especially in combination with other antiretroviral agents to treat HIV infection
Word History
Etymology
sa- (perhaps backward spelling of protease) + quinoline + -avir, alteration of -ovir (as in acyclovir)
First Known Use
1994, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
saquinavir
noun
sa·quin·a·vir sə-ˈkwin-ə-ˌvir
: a protease inhibitor C38H50N6O5 or its mesylate C38H50N6O5·CH4O3S administered orally often in combination with other antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV infection
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