zidovudine vs AZT

zidovudine and AZT both are nouns.

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

As nouns, zidovudine and AZT are synonyms defined as:

zidovudine and AZT: 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 zidovudine include Retrovir, ZDV.

zidovudine (noun)	AZT (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