vincristine

vincristine Definition

☆ vin·cris·tine (vin kris′tēn, -tin)

noun

an alkaloid, CHNO·HSO, obtained from the leaves of a periwinkle (Vinca rosea) and used as a drug in the treatment of leukemia

Etymology: < L vinca, periwinkle (prob. < vincere: see vinculum) + crista, crest + -ine

vincristine Usage Examples

Converse of object

alternate: The patient was treated with preexcisional chemotherapy consisted of alternating vincristine, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide and carboplatin/etoposide.
include: Definitive initial treatment depends on a number of factors but includes melphalan, infusional chemotherapy including vincristine and adriamycin plus high dose steroids.

Modifies a noun

iontophoresis: Weak evidence suggests that vincristine iontophoresis may have some benefit, but side effects are unpleasant.

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