AZT

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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

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 retrovir

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