Noun: ribavirin ,rI-bu'vI-rin
- An inhaled antiviral agent (trade name Virazole) that may be used to treat serious virus infections
"The doctor prescribed ribavirin to treat the patient's respiratory syncytial virus";
- Virazole
Derived forms: ribavirins
Type of: antiviral, antiviral agent, antiviral drug
Encyclopedia: Ribavirin