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ganciclovir

noun

  1. an antiviral agent used to prevent or treat cytomegalovirus infections that may occur when the body's immune system is suppressed
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɡanˈsʌɪ.klə(ʊ)ˌvɪə/ / /ɡænˈsaɪ.kloʊˌvɪɹ/

noun

Etymology: From g(u)an(osine) + -ciclovir (“bicyclic heterocycle compound”).

  1. An antiviral medication C₉H₁₃N₅O₄ related to acyclovir and used especially to treat or prevent cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised individuals.

    “A significant number of AIDS patients are unable to tolerate ganciclovir treatments because of adverse effects it can have on production of critical blood cells.”