Pronunciation: ˌ d ē -( ˌ )d ē - ' s ē
Function: noun
Usage: often all cap
Etymology: d i- + d eoxy + c ytidine
Date: 1986
: a synthetic nucleoside 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 zalcitabine