Etymology

nelfinavir

N1E1L1F4I1N1A1V4I1R1

Today it means: An antiretroviral drug (trademark Viracept) of the protease inhibitor class that is used in the form of its mesilate C₃₂H₄₅N₃O₄S·CH₄O₃S to treat HIV infected patients. Full definition →

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

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