Meaning of vincristine | Babel Free
vɪnˈkɹɪ.stiːnDefinitions
A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₆N₄O₁₀ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle and used especially in the form of its sulfate to treat acute leukemia and other cancers.
Examples
“Although originally intended as an antidiabetic, vincristine at small doses was found to kill leukemia cells.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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