saquinavir
sa·quin·a·vir
noun \sə-ˈkwi-nə-ˌvir\Definition of SAQUINAVIR
: a protease inhibitor C38H50N6O5 that is administered in the form of its methylated sulfonic salt especially in combination with other antiretroviral agents to treat HIV infection
Origin of SAQUINAVIR
sa- (perhaps backward spelling of protease) + quinoline + -avir, alteration of -ovir (as in acyclovir)
First Known Use: 1994
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