foscarnet sodium

US/fɑˌskɑɹ.nɪt ˈsoʊ.di.əm/

noun

A hydrated sodium salt Na₃CO₅P·6 H₂O that is administered intravenously to individuals infected with HIV to treat retinitis caused by a cytomegalovirus.

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Meanings

nounfoscarnet sodium (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA hydrated sodium salt Na₃CO₅P·6 H₂O that is administered intravenously to individuals infected with HIV to treat retinitis caused by a cytomegalovirus.
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