daunorubicin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌdɔː.nə(ʊ)ˈɹuː.bɪs.ɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌdɔn.əˈɹu.bɪs.n̩/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree Italian Daunia Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English rubi(domy)cin English daunorubicin From Italian Daunia (“ancient region of Apulia”) + English -o- + rubi(domy)cin.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A synthetic anthracycline antibiotic C₂₇H₂₉NO₁₀ which is a nitrogenous glycoside that interferes with DNA synthesis and is used in the treatment of acute leukemia and other cancers.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| daunorubicins | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| rubidomycin | alternative | lexicographic | |
| daunomycin | alternative | lexicographic |