vincristine
Plural: vincristines
Noun
- periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system
- A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₆N₄O₁₀ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle and used especially in the form of its sulfate to treat acute leukemia and other cancers.
Origin / Etymology
From vin- (“vinca alkaloid”) + Latin crista (“tuft of leaves on plants”) + -ine.
Synonyms
Oncovin
Scrabble Score: 16
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Words With Friends Score: 20
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