zidovudine
(zy-DOH-vyoo-DEEN)
A drug that inhibits the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS. It is a type of systemic antiviral. Also called AZT.
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AIDS
A disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). People with AIDS are at an increased risk for developing certain cancers and for infections that usually occur only in individuals with a weak immune system. Also called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
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antiviral (AN-tee-VY-rul)
A drug used to treat infections caused by viruses.
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AZT
A drug that inhibits the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS. Also called zidovudine.
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drug (drug)
Any substance, other than food, that is used to prevent, diagnose, treat or relieve symptoms of a disease or abnormal condition. Also refers to a substance that alters mood or body function, or that can be habit-forming or addictive, especially a narcotic.
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human immunodeficiency virus (HYOO-mun IH-myoo-noh-dih-FIH-shun-see VY-rus)
The cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Also called HIV.
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immunodeficiency (IH-myoo-noh-dih-FIH-shun-see)
The decreased ability of the body to fight infections and other diseases.
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systemic (sis-TEH-mik)
Affecting the entire body.
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