Zovirax

/zoʊˈvaɪˌræks/
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Definitions of Zovirax
  1. noun
    an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms
    synonyms: acyclovir
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    type of:
    medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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