ddc
Definition
Noun: - An antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection: DDC is the abbreviation for the pharmaceutical compound dideoxycytidine, also known as zalcitabine. It is a nucleoside analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used in antiretroviral therapy to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed a combination therapy that included DDC.
- Early antiretroviral regimens often featured DDC, though its use has declined.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: The term "DDC" is primarily used in clinical, pharmacological, and historical medical discussions about HIV/AIDS treatment.
- The study compared the efficacy of DDC to other NRTIs.
Variants and Related Words
- Zalcitabine (n): The generic pharmaceutical name for DDC.
- Zalcitabine was marketed under the brand name Hivid.
- NRTI (n): Nucleoside Reverse-Transcriptase Inhibitor; the class of drugs to which DDC belongs.
- Antiretroviral (adj/n): Referring to drugs or therapy that act against retroviruses like HIV.
Synonyms
- Zalcitabine: The standard synonym for DDC.
- Antiretroviral drug: A broader category that includes DDC.
Notes on Usage
- Abbreviation: "DDC" is an initialism. It is typically used without periods (DDC) rather than with them (D.D.C.).
- Technical Term: This is a highly specialized term from medicine and pharmacology. It is not used in everyday general conversation.
Noun
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an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection
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