azt

noun

Meaning

A drug used to slow the replication of the HIV virus in the body, often used as part of combination therapy.

Examples

The introduction of AZT marked a significant turning point in the medical management of HIV.
Clinical trials evaluated the long-term effectiveness of AZT in preventing the virus from multiplying.

Synonyms: zidovudine, antiretroviral

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azt

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪ.ziːˈtiː/

Definition

A drug used to slow the replication of the HIV virus in the body, often used as part of combination therapy.

Examples

The introduction of AZT marked a significant turning point in the medical management of HIV.
Clinical trials evaluated the long-term effectiveness of AZT in preventing the virus from multiplying.
Many patients experienced side effects while taking AZT, leading researchers to develop improved antiretroviral treatments.

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