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Definition of Zovirax

1. Noun. An oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms.

Medical Definition of Zovirax

1. An antiviral medication used to treat herpes virus infections. Nucleoside analogue (hydroxyethoxymethyl guanine) with antiviral properties, active against both type 1 and 2 herpes virus. Inactive until phosphorylated by specific viral enzyme, thymidine kinase and then blocks replication by inhibiting viral DNA synthesis. (11 Nov 1997)

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