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ribavirin

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(rī′bə vī′rin)

noun

a synthetic, broad-spectrum antiviral drug, CHNO

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noun

A synthetic antiviral ribonucleoside, C₈H₁₂N₄O₅, that inhibits the replication of DNA and RNA, used to treat respiratory syncytial virus.

Origin:

Origin: Probably rib(onucleic) a(cid)

Origin: + vir(us)

Origin: + -in

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