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From a- + cyclo- + guanosine. From having less cyclic structure (acyclo-) than the basis molecule guanosine.
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acycloguanosine
Today it means: A guanosine analogue antiviral drug. Full definition →
Today it means: A guanosine analogue antiviral drug. Full definition →