Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Yes | No | No | No |
zidovudine | Yes | No | No | No |
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (noun) | zidovudine (noun) |
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an antiviral drug used against HIV; is incorporated into the DNA of the virus and stops the building process; results in incomplete DNA that cannot create a new virus; often used in combination with other drugs | an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow |