zidovudine vs ZDV

zidovudine and ZDV both are nouns.

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

As nouns, zidovudine and ZDV are synonyms defined as:

zidovudine and ZDV: 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 AZT, Retrovir.

zidovudine (noun)	ZDV (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