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lamivudine

Noun CEFR B2
ləˈmɪv.jəˌdin

Definitions

A nucleoside analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitor, 2′,3′-dideoxy-3′-thiacytidine (C₈H₁₁N₃O₃S) that is taken orally in the treatment of HIV and chronic hepatitis B.

uncountable

Equivalents

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Lamjung Lamke Lamkhyamba Lamkin Lamm Lamma

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