ZDV vs zidovudine

ZDV and zidovudine both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ZDV	Yes	No	No	No
zidovudine	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, ZDV and zidovudine are synonyms defined as:

ZDV and zidovudine: an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow

Other synonyms of ZDV include AZT, Retrovir.

ZDV (noun)	zidovudine (noun)
an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow	an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow