ddC

noun, often all capitalized \ ˌdē-(ˌ)dē-ˈsē \

Definition of ddC

: a synthetic nucleoside C₉H₁₃N₃O₃ that inhibits replication of retroviruses and is used in the treatment of advanced HIV infection — called also zalcitabine

Origin and Etymology of ddc

di- + deoxy + cytidine

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First Known Use: 1986

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ddC

noun, often all capitalized \ ˌdē-(ˌ)dē-ˈsē \

medical Definition of ddC

: a synthetic nucleoside analog C₉H₁₃N₃O₃ that inhibits replication of retroviruses and is used in the treatment of advanced HIV infection — called also dideoxycytidine, zalcitabine