vinblastine
A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₈N₄O₉ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar…A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₈N₄O₉ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle and used especially in the form of its sulfate in the treatment of lymphomas.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₈N₄O₉ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle and used especially in the form of its sulfate in the treatment of lymphomas.
- periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Velban) that disrupts cell division
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Contraction of vincaleucoblastine.Contraction of vincaleucoblastine.
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Forms
plural: vinblastinesSynonyms
1 synonyms- periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Velban) that disrupts cell division:Velban
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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