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Meaning of obeldesivir | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A drug with the chemical formula C₁₆H₁₉N₅O₅, currently in Phase III trials for the outpatient treatment of COVID-19 in high risk patients.

uncountable

Examples

“Studies have also looked at the use of another antiviral drug, molnupiravir, made by Merck, which was less effective and is used less frequently. Gilead, which makes the antiviral infusion remdesivir, is also studying a Covid antiviral pill called obeldesivir and plans to seek F.D.A. approval. The N.I.H. is studying yet another antiviral option, ensitrelvir, by the company Shionogi that also appears to reduce duration of the illness.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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