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English noun: nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor

1. nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (artifact) 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


SynonymsNRTI


Broader (hypernym)reverse transcriptase inhibitor


Narrower (hyponym)3TC, AZT, lamivudine, Retrovir, ZDV, zidovudine


Part meronymdrug cocktail, HAART, highly active antiretroviral therapy









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