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PROTEASE INHIBITOR

\pɹˈə͡ʊte͡ɪs ɪnhˈɪbɪtə], \pɹˈə‍ʊte‍ɪs ɪnhˈɪbɪtə], \p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_t_eɪ_s ɪ_n_h_ˈɪ_b_ɪ_t_ə]\

Definitions of PROTEASE INHIBITOR

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an antiviral drug used against HIV; interrupts HIV replication by binding and blocking HIV protease; often used in combination with other drugs

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

Compounds which inhibit or antagonize biosynthesis or actions of proteases (ENDOPEPTIDASES).

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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