Podophyllotoxin Definition
pŏd′ə-fĭl′ə-tŏk ′ sĭn
noun
A toxic polycyclic substance having cathartic properties and antineoplastic activity.
American Heritage Medicine
A toxin obtained from the rhizomes of some South American plants that is the base of the anticancer drug etoposide.
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podophyllotoxin
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