vincristine

noun

vin·cris·tine | \ (ˌ)vin-ˈkri-ˌstēn

Definition of vincristine

: an alkaloid C₄₆H₅₆N₄O₁₀ from the rosy periwinkle used especially in the form of its sulfate to treat some human neoplastic diseases (such as acute leukemia)

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When treated with carboplatin and vincristine, the two chemotherapy drugs Zahler had recommended, 70 percent of patients saw their tumors shrink or stabilize, the doctor said. — Andrea Simakis, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Clinic, parents clash over girl's brain tumor treatment; court to decide," 13 May 2018

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vincristine

noun

vin·cris·tine | \ (ˈ)vin-ˈkris-ˌtēn

Medical Definition of vincristine

: an alkaloid that is obtained from the rosy periwinkle and that is used especially in the form of its sulfate C₄₆H₅₆N₄O₁₀·H₂SO₄ to treat some human neoplastic diseases (as acute leukemia)

— called also leurocristine

— see oncovin

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