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Ritonavir

Definition: Ritonavir is a medication primarily used to treat HIV/AIDS by inhibiting the protease enzymes in the virus, thereby preventing its replication and spread.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: A medication used to treat HIV/AIDS.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed ritonavir to manage her HIV infection.

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Sense 2: A popular antiviral drug used in combination therapies.

Example sentence: Ritonavir is often combined with other antiretroviral drugs to create an effective treatment plan for HIV/AIDS patients.

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Sense 3: A local use of ritonavir as an experimental treatment for COVID-19 in select research projects.

Example sentence: Some studies are exploring the potential of ritonavir as a local intervention in COVID-19 clinical trials.

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