fomivirsen

English

Etymology

From pho(sphorothioate) +‎ [Term?] +‎ -virsen (“antiviral antisense oligonucleotide”).

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Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌfoʊ.mɪˈvɪɹ.sən/

Noun

fomivirsen (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) An antiviral drug used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised patients, including those with AIDS.