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Meaning of etoposide | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A derivative of podophyllotoxin that is used in the treatment of some cancers by inhibiting mitosis.

Examples

“Etoposide came from the fruit of the poisonous mayapple.”
“BRCA1 sensitizes cells to apoptosis induced by antimicrotubulin agents like taxanes and vinca alkaloids and also abrogates the effect of DNA-damaging agents like cisplatin and etoposide [ 41 ].”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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