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Definition of Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Nrti
Specialized synonyms: Azt, Retrovir, Zdv, Zidovudine, 3tc, Lamivudine
Group relationships: Drug Cocktail, Haart, Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Generic synonyms: Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
Specialized synonyms: Azt, Retrovir, Zdv, Zidovudine, 3tc, Lamivudine
Group relationships: Drug Cocktail, Haart, Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Generic synonyms: Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor