ddI

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)dē-ˈī 

often all capitalized

: a synthetic nucleoside C₁₀H₁₂N₄O₃ having properties and uses similar to those of ddC

called also didanosine

Word History

Etymology

di- + deoxy + inosine, a nucleoside

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ddI

noun

-ˈī 

often all capitalized

: a synthetic nucleoside analog C₁₀H₁₂N₄O₃ having properties and uses similar to those of ddC

called also didanosine, dideoxyinosine

see videx