Etymology

indinavir

I1N1D2I1N1A1V4I1R1

Today it means: An antiretroviral drug C₃₆H₄₇N₅O₄ of the protease inhibitor class that is used in the form of its sulfate in combination with antiretroviral drugs (such as zidovudine) to treat HIV infected patients. Full definition →

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The story

From indina- (“alteration of indanyl”) + -navir (“HIV protease inhibitor”).

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