didanosine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dɪˈdan.əʊ.siːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /daɪˈdæn.əˌsin/ (General-American)
Etymology
From did(eoxy) + -a- + (i)nosine.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A reverse transcriptase inhibitor drug C₁₀H₁₂N₄O₃ which inhibits the replication of HIV and is used in the treatment of AIDS, especially in combination with zidovudine. It is a synthetic analog of a purine nucleoside.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ddI | alternative | lexicographic | |
| DDI | alternative | lexicographic | |
| dideoxyinosine | alternative | lexicographic |