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ZDV

ZDV

1 8.5
A medicine that fights viruses and is used to treat HIV infection
  • noun
  • /ziˈdōvüˌdēn/
  • Specialized
: ZDV
  • The doctor prescribed ZDV to manage her HIV.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying the long-term effects of ZDV on liver function.

  • Early use of ZDV has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV transmission from mother to child.

  • The patient was prescribed ZDV as part of his antiretroviral therapy regimen.

  • Many patients take ZDV as part of their treatment.

  • Many doctors prescribe ZDV to patients affected by HIV/AIDS to help manage the virus.

  • Research shows that ZDV can significantly improve the health of individuals with HIV when taken regularly.

  • The clinic offers ZDV as part of its antiviral treatment options for those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.

Synonyms

AZT
vsZDV
  • Specialized
17 6.1

A medicine that fights viruses and treats HIV

is the same drug but presented as a medical abbreviation or alternative name
zidovudine
vsZDV
  • Specialized
1 8.2

A medicine that treats HIV infection

is the abbreviation or brand naming rather than focusing on side effects
Retrovir
vsZDV
  • Specialized
1 7.0

A medicine used to treat HIV and AIDS

is the general or alternative name form rather than the brand label

Surface Forms

ZDV singular
ZDVs plural

Etymology

ZDV is a 'short form' of the drug name zidovudine, much like HIV is a short name for a longer medical term, and it is also known as AZT or Retrovir. So ZDV refers to that antiviral medicine used to treat HIV.