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Zidovudine
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a medicine that helps slow down the HIV virus in people with AIDS
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
zidovudines
What is "zidovudine"?
Zidovudine is a medication used to treat HIV infection. It works by slowing down the progression of HIV infection and improving the immune system's ability to fight off infections. Zidovudine is commonly prescribed in combination with other antiretroviral medications as part of HIV treatment plans. It may also be used to prevent the transfer of HIV from mother to child during pregnancy and childbirth.
Examples
Lisa takes zidovudine to manage her HIV infection.
