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