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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.

vincristine

/vɪnˈkrɪsˌtin/ /vɪnˈkrɪstiːn/

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.

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