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.
Word Forms
- gancyclovir
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gancyclovir, valganciclovir, penciclovir, famciclovir, valaciclovir, fomivirsen.
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