oseltamivir
/ˌoʊ.sɛlˈtæm.ɪˌvɪr/
构词拆解
- -amivir
- (pharmacology) Used to form names of neuraminidase inhibitors used as antivirals.
词源说明
From oselt- (of unknown origin) + -amivir (“neuraminidase inhibitor”).
释义
名词noun
- 1(pharmacology) An antiviral drug that is taken orally in the form of its phosphate C16H28N2O4·H3PO4 and is a neuraminidase inhibitor used in the treatment and prevention of influenza. It is a derivative of shikimic acid, and is marketed as Tamiflu.