vidarabine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /vɪˈdæɹ.əˌbin/ (General-American)
- /vaɪˈdæɹ.əˌbin/ (General-American)
Etymology
From [Term?] + -arabine (“arabinofuranosyl derivative”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) An antiviral drug C₁₀H₁₃N₅O₄·H₂O, a form of arabinofuranosyladenine, which is active against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ara-A | alternative | lexicographic | |
| adenine arabinoside | alternative | lexicographic |