Etoposide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Etoposide is a noun meaning (medicine) A derivative of podophyllotoxin that is used in the treatment of some cancers by inhibiting mitosis.
Meaning
(medicine) A derivative of podophyllotoxin that is used in the treatment of some cancers by inhibiting mitosis.
Example Sentences
Etoposide came from the fruit of the poisonous mayapple.
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
- etoposides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ectoposide, podophyllotoxin, teniposide, tenoposide, epothilone, ceposide.
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