n. Abbr. ZDV See AZT. [Alteration and blend of AZIDOTHYMIDINE and edoxudine, an antiviral drug having a similar structure (E(THYL) + D(E)OX(Y)- + U(RI)DINE), with -v- perhaps from ANTIVIRAL.] |
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