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ribavirin
(redirected from Copegus)

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ri·ba·vi·rin  (rb-vrn)
n.
A synthetic antiviral ribonucleoside, C8H12N4O5, that inhibits the replication of DNA and RNA, used to treat respiratory syncytial virus.
[Probably rib(onucleic) a(cid) + vir(us) + -in.]
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Noun1.ribavirin - an inhaled antiviral agent (trade name Virazole) that may be used to treat serious virus infections
Virazole
antiviral, antiviral agent, antiviral drug - any drug that destroys viruses


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