vincristine
vincristine · vincristines
A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₆N₄O₁₀ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar…A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₆N₄O₁₀ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle and used especially in the form of its sulfate to treat acute leukemia and other cancers.
/vɪnˈkɹɪ.stiːn/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₆N₄O₁₀ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle and used especially in the form of its sulfate to treat acute leukemia and other cancers.
More definitions
- periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system
Origin
From vin- (“vinca alkaloid”) + Latin crista (“tuft of leaves on plants”) + English -ine.From vin- (“vinca alkaloid”) + Latin crista (“tuft of leaves on plants”) + English -ine.
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Forms
plural: vincristines| Singular | vincristine |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system:Oncovin
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable