fomivirsen
English edit
Etymology edit
From pho(sphorothioate) + [Term?] + -virsen (“antiviral antisense oligonucleotide”).
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Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌfoʊ.mɪˈvɪɹ.sən/
Noun edit
fomivirsen (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) An antiviral drug used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised patients, including those with AIDS.