Mercaptopurine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /mɜːˌkap.tə(ʊ)ˈp(j)ʊə.ɹiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mercaptopurine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) An thiol antimetabolite C₅H₄N₄S that interferes especially with the metabolism of purine bases and the biosynthesis of nucleic acids and that is sometimes used in the treatment of acute leukemia.
Meaning
(pharmacology) An thiol antimetabolite C₅H₄N₄S that interferes especially with the metabolism of purine bases and the biosynthesis of nucleic acids and that is sometimes used in the treatment of acute leukemia.
Word Forms
- mercaptopurines
Related Words
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