Definitions for vincristinevɪnˈkrɪs tin
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vin•cris•tinevɪnˈkrɪs tin(n.)
an alkaloid, C46H56N4O10, derived from the periwinkle, Vinca rosea, used in treating certain cancers.
Category: Pharmacology
Origin of vincristine:
1960–65; < NL Vin(ca) a periwinkle genus + L crist(a)crest+ -ine2
Princeton's WordNet
vincristine, Oncovin(noun)
periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system
Wiktionary
vincristine(Noun)
A particular drug used in chemotherapy.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Vincristine
Antitumor alkaloid isolated from Vinca Rosea. (Merck, 11th ed.)
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