acyclovir

Definition / meaning of acyclovir

A substance used to prevent or treat cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex infections that may occur when the body is immunosuppressed. It belongs to the family of drugs called antivirals.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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