blastomycin

[/ˌblæstəˈmaɪsɪn/]

Definitions

1. noun

an antiviral medication used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in newborns and to treat CMV retinitis in people with AIDS

“The doctor prescribed blastomycin to the newborn to treat CMV infection.”

Synonyms

  • cyclosporine
  • foscarnet

Antonyms

  • antiviral agent