saquinavir
English edit
Etymology edit
From sa- (“probably alteration of (prote)as(e)”) + quin(oline) + -a- + -vir (“antiviral”).
Noun edit
saquinavir (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) An antiretroviral drug C38H50N6O5 of the protease inhibitor class that is used in the form of its methylated sulfonic salt especially in combination with other antiretroviral agents to treat HIV infected patients.
Derived terms edit
- -navir (“HIV protease inhibitor”)
References edit
- “saquinavir”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.