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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An antiretroviral drug C₃₆H₄₇N₅O₄ of the protease inhibitor class that is used in the form of its sulfate in combination with antiretroviral drugs (such as zidovudine) to treat HIV infected patients. uncountable
2. 2
   a protease inhibitor (trade name Crixivan) used for treating HIV wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

crixivan

Etymology

From indina- (“alteration of indanyl”) + -navir (“HIV protease inhibitor”).

Related phrases

protease inhibitor

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