ˌdē(ˌ)dēˈsē noun
( -s )
Usage: often all capitalized
Etymology: d i d eoxy c ytidine (herein)
: a synthetic nucleoside analogue C 9 H 13 N 3 O 3 that inhibits replication of retroviruses and is used in the treatment of advanced HIV infection — called also dideoxycytidine zalcitabine