anthracycline en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌæn.θɹəˈsaɪ.klin/
Etymology
Etymology tree English anthra- Proto-Hellenic *kúklos Ancient Greek κῠ́κλος (kŭ́klos)der. Late Latin cyclusbor. Middle English cicle English cycle Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ine English anthracycline From anthra- + cycle + -ine.
Meanings
- any of a class of antibiotic, chemotherapeutic agents used to treat cancer
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anthracyclines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
doxorubicin · epirubicin · daunorubicin · mitoxantrone · idarubicin
Translations (1)
pt antraciclina (any of a class of antibiotic, chemotherapeutic agents)