Found 2 items, similar to zidovudine.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: zidovudine zidovudine n : an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow [syn: Retrovir, ZDV, AZT]
English → English (gcide) Definition: zidovudine azidothymidine \azidothymidine\ n. 1. 1 an antiviral drug, (C10H13N5O4) used in the treatment of AIDS. It has the generic name of zidovudine. Note: an analog of thymidine, it inhibits the replication of the viral chromosome. Syn: AZT, zidovudine[generic], 3'-azido 3'-deoxythymidine, Retrovir[Trademark] [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]