reverse transcriptase inhibitor


Definition: Meaning of, reverse transcriptase inhibitor in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɪˈvəːs tranˈskrɪpteɪz;trɑːn- ɪnˈhɪbɪtə /

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reverse transcriptase inhibitor reverse transcriptase inhibitors
  1. an antiviral drug that inhibits the action of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses such as HIV
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reverse transcriptase inhibitor used in phrases

  • non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (noun)
    1. an antiviral drug used against HIV; binds directly to reverse transcriptase and prevents RNA conversion to DNA; often used in combination with other drugs
  • nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (noun)
    1. an antiviral drug used against HIV; is incorporated into the DNA of the virus and stops the building process; results in incomplete DNA that cannot create a new virus; often used in combination with other drugs
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