different between cytomegalovirus vs ganciclovir

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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ganciclovir

English

Alternative forms

  • gancyclovir

Etymology

From g(u)an(osine) +? -ciclovir (bicyclic heterocycle compound).

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?an?s??.kl?(?)?v??/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /?æn?sa?.klo??v??/

Noun

ganciclovir (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An antiviral medication C9H13N5O4 related to acyclovir and used especially to treat or prevent cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised individuals.

Derived terms

  • valganciclovir

References

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

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