zanamivir

English

Etymology

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

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Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /zəˈnæm.ɪˌvɪɹ/

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, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.