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1. (n.) ribavirin
a synthetic compound, C
Etymology: (1965–70; prob. by shortening and alter. of ribofuranosyl, a component of its chemical name (see ribose , furan , -ose2, -yl ) +vir (us ) + -in1)
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1. (noun) ribavirin, Virazole
an inhaled antiviral agent (trade name Virazole) that may be used to treat serious virus infections
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1. ribavirin
A nucleoside antimetabolite antiviral agent that blocks nucleic acid synthesis and is used against both RNA and DNA viruses.
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