tioguanine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌtaɪ.oʊˈɡwɑˌnin/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dʰewh₂-der.? Ancient Greek θέειον (théeion) Ancient Greek θεῖον (theîon)der. English thio- Quechua wanubor. Spanish guanobor. English guano Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ine English guanine English tioguanine From thio- + guanine.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A crystalline compound C₅H₅N₅S which is a thio analog of guanine with cytotoxic properties as an antimetabolite, given orally in the treatment of leukemia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thioguanine | UK, US, alternative | lexicographic |