Vinblastine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /vɪnˈblæ.stiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vinblastine is a noun meaning (biochemistry, pharmacology) A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₈N₄O₉ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle and used especially in the form of its sulfate in the treatment of lymphomas.
Meaning
(biochemistry, pharmacology) A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₈N₄O₉ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle and used especially in the form of its sulfate in the treatment of lymphomas.
Word Forms
- vinblastines
- vincaleucoblastine
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sulfate, intralesional, vinblastin, vincristine, anhydrovinblastine, vinzolidine.
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