saquinavir
构词拆解
- -a-
- Connective interfix used in forming compounds, often no longer carrying a distinct meaning.
- -vir
- (pharmacology) Used to form names of generic antivirals.
词源说明
From sa- (“probably alteration of (prote)as(e)”) + quin(oline) + -a- + -vir (“antiviral”).
释义
名词noun
- 1(pharmacology) An antiretroviral drug C38H50N6O5 of the protease inhibitor class that is used in the form of its methylated sulfonic salt especially in combination with other antiretroviral agents to treat HIV infected patients.