Etymology

lopinavir

L1O1P3I1N1A1V4I1R1

Today it means: An antiretroviral drug C₃₇H₄₈N₄O₅ of the protease inhibitor class that is taken orally usually in conjunction with other retroviral agents (such as ritonavir) to treat HIV infected patients. Full definition →

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From [Term?] + -navir (“HIV protease inhibitor”).

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