non-nucleoside analogue

non-nucleoside analogue definition - medical

non-nu·cle·o·side analogue (nŏn-no͞oˈklē-ə-sīdˌ)

noun
Any of a structurally diverse group of antiviral agents, including delavirdine and nevirapine, that inhibit the enzyme reverse transcriptase and are used to treat HIV.

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