azidothymidine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌeɪ.zɪd.əʊˈθʌɪ.mɪ.diːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /əˌzɪd.oʊˈθaɪ.mɪˌdin/ (General-American)
- /eɪˌzʌɪ.dəʊˈθʌɪ.mɪ.diːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From azido- + thymidine.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Synonym of zidovudine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| azidothymidines | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| AZT | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |