chlormethine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈklɔɹ.məˌθin/ (General-American)
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Etymology
From chlor- + meth- + (am)ine.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A nitrogen mustard administered by injection in the form of its hydrochloride C₅H₁₁Cl₂N·HCl in the palliative treatment of neoplastic diseases (as Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mechlorethamine | alternative | lexicographic |