Noun: zidovudine zi'dow-vyû,deen
- An antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow
"The doctor prescribed zidovudine as part of the patient's HIV treatment plan";
- Retrovir, ZDV, AZT
Derived forms: zidovudines
Type of: NRTI, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Encyclopedia: Zidovudine