Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

peramivir

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: peramivir
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A neuraminidase inhibitor being developed as an antiviral drug to treat influenza.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In the United States, peramivir is not likely to be used for routine treatment of seasonal or pandemic flu, partly because most primary-care physicians do not administer intravenous infusions."

Etymology

From [Term?] + -amivir (“neuraminidase inhibitor”).

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does peramivir mean?: A neuraminidase inhibitor being developed as an antiviral drug to treat influenza.
Where does peramivir come from?: From [Term?] + -amivir (“neuraminidase inhibitor”).

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