Definition of ganciclovir
: an antiviral drug C9H13N5O4 related to acyclovir and used especially to treat cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised individuals
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Origin and Etymology of ganciclovir
perhaps from g(u)an(osine) + -ciclovir, alteration of -cyclovir (in acyclovir)
First Known Use: 1986
Medical Dictionary
ganciclovir
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noun
gan·ci·clo·vir
\gan-ˈsī-klə-(ˌ)vir\
Medical Definition of ganciclovir
: an antiviral drug C9H13N5O4 related to acyclovir and used especially in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised patients—called also DHPG
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