azidothymidine

noun

az·i·do·thy·mi·dine | \ ə-ˌzi-dō-ˈthī-mə-ˌdēn

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Definition of azidothymidine

: azt

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Another shortcoming, notes biochemist Jan Gettemans of Ghent University, is that unlike many important drugs, including statins and the anti-HIV drug azidothymidine, the antibodies can't enter cells on their own. — Mitch Leslie, Science | AAAS, "Mini-antibodies discovered in sharks and camels could lead to drugs for cancer and other diseases," 10 May 2018

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azidothymidine

noun

az·i·do·thy·mi·dine | \ ˌaz-i-dō-ˈthī-mə-ˌdēn

\

Medical Definition of azidothymidine

: azt

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