ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ganciclovir

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɡanˈsʌɪ.klə(ʊ)ˌvɪə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ganciclovir is a noun meaning (pharmacology) An antiviral medication C₉H₁₃N₅O₄ related to acyclovir and used especially to treat or prevent cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised individuals.

Meaning

(pharmacology) An antiviral medication C₉H₁₃N₅O₄ related to acyclovir and used especially to treat or prevent cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised individuals.

Example Sentences

A significant number of AIDS patients are unable to tolerate ganciclovir treatments because of adverse effects it can have on production of critical blood cells.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gancyclovir, valganciclovir, penciclovir, famciclovir, valaciclovir, fomivirsen.

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