Cisplatin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪsˈplæt.ɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cisplatin is a noun meaning (pharmacology, uncountable) A platinum-containing antineoplastic drug cis-diamminedichloro-platinum(II) (Cl₂H₆N₂Pt) that is cytotoxic and is used especially in the treatment of testicular and ovarian tumors and advanced bladder cancer.
Meaning
(pharmacology, uncountable) A platinum-containing antineoplastic drug cis-diamminedichloro-platinum(II) (Cl₂H₆N₂Pt) that is cytotoxic and is used especially in the treatment of testicular and ovarian tumors and advanced bladder cancer.
More Meanings
- (dated, countable) A platin, that is, a platinum-based antineoplastic, of which the class cisplatin is the archetypal member.
Example Sentences
BRCA1 sensitizes cells to apoptosis induced by antimicrotubulin agents like taxanes and vinca alkaloids and also abrogates the effect of DNA-damaging agents like cisplatin and etoposide [ 41 ].
Word Forms
- cisplatins
Synonyms for cisplatin
Depending on context, synonyms include cisplatinum, cis-diamminedichloroplatinum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neoadjuvant, nephrotoxicity, cisplatinum, platin, zeniplatin, spiroplatin.
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