Etymology

ritonavir

R1I1T1O1N1A1V4I1R1

Today it means: An antiretroviral drug C₃₇H₄₈N₆O₅S₂ of the protease inhibitor class that is administered orally to treat HIV-infected and AIDS patients. Full definition →

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

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