Definition

A medication that helps to stop the HIV virus from multiplying in the body, often used with other medicines.

Example

Saquinavir is often prescribed alongside other antiretroviral drugs to effectively manage HIV infection.

Conversation

Have you heard about saquinavir?

Yeah, I read it's used to help treat HIV.

Exactly! It's a protease inhibitor that works well with other drugs.

That's interesting! I hope more people can get access to it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Saquinavir is a synthetic compound, and its name is derived from the combination of 'saccharin' (a sweetener) and 'in' (a common suffix in chemistry indicating a substance). The word does not have traditional Latin or Greek roots but is a modern chemical name.

Memory Tip

Think of 'saccharin' as a sweetener, which helps you remember that saquinavir is a synthetic substance used in medicine.

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