different between cytomegalovirus vs cidofovir

cytomegalovirus

English

Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

Wikispecies cytomegalovirus (plural cytomegaloviruses)

  1. Any of several herpes viruses, of the genus Cytomegalovirus, that attack the salivary glands

Synonyms

  • (several herpes viruses): CMV

Related terms

  • cytomegalic
  • cytomegaloviral

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cidofovir

English

Etymology

From cy(tosine) +? [Term?] +? -fovir (phosphonic acid derivative).

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /sa??do?.f??v??/, /sa??d?f.??v??/

Noun

cidofovir (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An antiviral drug C8H14N3O6P·2H2O (trademark Vistide) administered intravenously for the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients with AIDS.

Derived terms

  • brincidofovir

References

  • “cidofovir”, in Merriam–Webster Online Dictionary, (Please provide a date or year).

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