vinblastine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /vɪnˈblæ.stiːn/
Etymology
Contraction of vincaleucoblastine.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₈N₄O₉ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle and used especially in the form of its sulfate in the treatment of lymphomas.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vinblastines | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| vincaleucoblastine | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
anhydrovinblastine · vindesine
Translations (3)
pt vimblastina (Translations) · pt vinblastina (Translations) · cmn 長春鹼 /长春碱 (Translations)