| zosterops | <ornithology> A genus of birds that comprises the white-eyes. See White-eye. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Girdle +, the eye. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| zovirax | <drug> An antiviral medication used to treat herpes virus infections. Nucleoside analogue (hydroxyethoxymethyl guanine) with antiviral properties, active against both type 1 and 2 herpes virus. Inactive until phosphorylated by specific viral enzyme, thymidine kinase and then blocks replication by inhibiting viral DNA synthesis. (11 Nov 1997) |
| zoxazolamine | <chemical> A uricosuric and muscle relaxant. Zoxazolamine acts centrally as a muscle relaxant, but the mechanism of its action is not understood. Pharmacological action: muscle relaxants, central, uricosuric agents. Chemical name: 2-Benzoxazolamine, 5-chloro- (12 Dec 1998) |