foscarnet

(fŏsˈkär-nĕtˌ)

noun
An antiviral drug, CNa3O5P, used in the treatment of several AIDS-related infections including cytomegalovirus retinitis.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of phos(phorus)

Origin: + car(bon)

Origin: + net (probably shortening and alteration of Latin natrium, sodium; see natron)

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