Meaning of the word zidovudine in English
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zidovudine
US /zaɪˈdɑːv.jəˌdiːn/
UK /zɪˈdɒv.jə.diːn/
Noun
an antiviral drug used to treat HIV infection and AIDS, often in combination with other drugs. It was the first approved treatment for AIDS.
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Patients receiving zidovudine must be monitored for side effects.
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Zidovudine, also known as AZT, was a breakthrough in HIV treatment.
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