SINCE 1828
AZT
noun
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Definition of AZT
: an antiviral drug C10H13N5O4 that inhibits replication of some retroviruses (such as HIV) and is used to treat AIDS
— called also azidothymidine, zidovudine
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AZT
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English Language Learners Definition of AZT
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: a drug used to treat AIDS
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AZT
noun
\ ˌā-(ˌ)zē-ˈtē
\
\
Medical Definition of AZT
: an antiviral drug C10H13N5O4 that inhibits replication of some retroviruses (as HIV) and is used to treat AIDS
— called also azidothymidine, ZDV, zidovudine
— see retrovirComments on AZT
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