protease inhibitor

pro·te·ase in·hib·i·tor

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-tee-eys, -eyz in-hib-i-ter]
- /ˈproʊ tiˌeɪs, -ˌeɪz ɪnˈhɪb ɪ tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-tee-eys, -eyz in-hib-i-ter]
- /ˈproʊ tiˌeɪs, -ˌeɪz ɪnˈhɪb ɪ tər/

Definitions of protease inhibitor words

noun protease inhibitor a drug that inhibits the action of protease, especially any of a class of antiviral drugs that prevent the cleavage and replication of HIV proteins. 1
noun protease inhibitor any one of a class of antiviral drugs that impair the growth and replication of HIV by inhibiting the action of protease produced by the virus: used in the treatment of AIDS 0
noun protease inhibitor a class of synthetic, antiviral drugs that limit or block the production of protease enzymes, which are essential in the reproductive cycle of the AIDS virus 0
noun protease inhibitor A protease inhibitor is any one of a class of antiviral drugs that impair the growth and replication of HIV by inhibiting the action of protease produced by the virus. Protease inhibitors are used in the treatment of AIDS. 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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