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influenzavirus

English

Etymology

influenza +? virus

Noun

influenzavirus (plural influenzaviruses)

  1. Any of a group of viruses, in family Orthomyxoviridae, that cause influenza.

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zanamivir

English

Etymology

From zan- (of unknown origin) +? -amivir (neuraminidase inhibitor).

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

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /z??næm.??v??/

Noun

zanamivir (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An antiviral drug C12H20N4O7 that is a neuraminidase inhibitor taken by oral inhalation in the treatment and prophylaxis of Influenzavirus.

References

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

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