Vincristine - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Vincristine is a chemotherapy drug used to treat various cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma. It works by stopping cancer cells from dividing and growing, helping to slow or stop tumor progression.
Definition:
A chemotherapy drug used to treat various cancers by inhibiting cell division.
Synonyms:
Oncovin, leurocristine, LCR
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
(No direct antonyms; contextually) healthy cells, non-cytotoxic agents
Common Collocations:
chemotherapy regimen, cancer treatment, intravenous administration, dose adjustment, side effects
Derivatives:
vincristine sulfate, vincristine-induced
Usage Tips:
Use "vincristine" when discussing chemotherapy drugs; it’s specific to certain cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.
Common Phrases:
(No common phrases or idioms; specialized medical term)
Etymology:
Derived from the plant Vinca rosea (now Catharanthus roseus), combining "Vinca" and "-cristine" (from crista, Latin for "crest").
Examples:
- 1. The doctor prescribed vincristine for her lymphoma treatment.
- 2. Vincristine is administered intravenously in controlled doses.
- 3. Side effects of vincristine may include nerve damage.
- 4. This chemotherapy regimen includes vincristine and prednisone.