Daunorubicin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌdɔː.nə(ʊ)ˈɹuː.bɪs.ɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Daunorubicin is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A synthetic anthracycline antibiotic C₂₇H₂₉NO₁₀ which is a nitrogenous glycoside that interferes with DNA synthesis and is used in the treatment of acute leukemia and other cancers.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A synthetic anthracycline antibiotic C₂₇H₂₉NO₁₀ which is a nitrogenous glycoside that interferes with DNA synthesis and is used in the treatment of acute leukemia and other cancers.
Word Forms
- daunorubicins
- daunomycin
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include liposomal, daunorubicine, daunomycin, rubidomycin, detorubicin, deoxydoxorubicin.
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