oxazaphosphorine en · NOUN
Etymology
From oxaza- + phosphorine.
Meanings
- Any saturated six-membered heterocycle containing three carbon atoms and one each of oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorus, especially one in which the phosphorus atom is linked to both the nitrogen and oxygen atoms
- Any of a family of anticancer drugs that contain this structure
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oxazaphosphorines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |