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zdv

/ˌzɛd.diːˈviː/

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noun

/ˌzɛd.diːˈviː/C2formalabbreviation
  • ruПротивовирусный препарат, также известный под торговой маркой Ретровир, используемый для лечения СПИДа; побочные эффекты включают повреждение печени и подавление костного мозга.

An antiviral drug, also known by the trade name Retrovir, used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Antiviral medicationC1formalmedical

    An antiviral drug used to treat HIV/AIDS by slowing the replication of the virus.

    ruПротивовирусный препарат

    • The patient was prescribed ZDV as part of their antiretroviral therapy.
    • ZDV, also known as zidovudine, was one of the first drugs approved for HIV treatment.
    • Doctors monitor liver function closely in patients taking ZDV due to potential side effects.

    Synonymsaztretrovirzidovudine