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单词 zidovudine
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Definition of zidovudine in English:

zidovudine

noun zɪˈdɒvjʊdiːnzɪˈdəʊvjʊdiːnzīˈdävyəˌdēn
mass nounMedicine
  • An antiviral drug used in the treatment of AIDS. It slows the growth of HIV infection in the body, but is not curative.

    A thymidine derivative; chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₃N₅O₄

    Example sentencesExamples
    • PC scientists previously studied the effects of zidovudine use by the mother during pregnancy or by the newborn.
    • The drug is indicated for use in patients unresponsive to or intolerant of zidovudine, zalcitabine, or didanosine.
    • A medicine called zidovudine can reduce the rate of passing HIV from mother to baby by two thirds.
    • Intestinal absorption of penicillin, captopril, ciprofloxacin, quinidine and zidovudine was reported to be reduced when given with food.
    • Aids patients can get a manic syndrome related to the use of ganciclovir, zidovudine, and fluoxetine, which may respond to lithium.

Origin

1980s; arbitrary alteration of azidothymidine.

 
 

Definition of zidovudine in US English:

zidovudine

nounzīˈdävyəˌdēn
Medicine
  • An antiviral drug used in the treatment of AIDS. It slows the growth of HIV infection in the body, but is not curative.

    A thymidine derivative; chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₃N₅O₄

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A medicine called zidovudine can reduce the rate of passing HIV from mother to baby by two thirds.
    • The drug is indicated for use in patients unresponsive to or intolerant of zidovudine, zalcitabine, or didanosine.
    • PC scientists previously studied the effects of zidovudine use by the mother during pregnancy or by the newborn.
    • Aids patients can get a manic syndrome related to the use of ganciclovir, zidovudine, and fluoxetine, which may respond to lithium.
    • Intestinal absorption of penicillin, captopril, ciprofloxacin, quinidine and zidovudine was reported to be reduced when given with food.

Origin

1980s; arbitrary alteration of azidothymidine.

 
 
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