vincristine meaning

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vincristine (noun): periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system.

Definition of vincristine

  1. periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system

    Synonyms: Oncovin

    Type of: periwinkle plant derivative

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with VI · words ending in NE · 11-letter words

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