vinblastine

vin·blas·tine

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vin-blas-teen]
- /vɪnˈblæs tin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vin-blas-teen]
- /vɪnˈblæs tin/

Definitions of vinblastine word

noun vinblastine an alkaloid, C 46 H 58 N 4 O 9 , derived from the periwinkle Vinca rosea, used in the treatment of various malignant conditions, especially in the management of lymphomas. 1
noun vinblastine a cytotoxic drug used in the treatment of lymphomas, derived as an alkaloid from the tropical shrub Madagascar periwinkle (Vinca rosea) 0
noun vinblastine an alkaloid, C46H58N4O9·H2SO4, obtained from the leaves of a periwinkle (Vinca rosea) and used as a drug in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease and other lymphomas 0
noun vinblastine A particular drug used in chemotherapy. 0

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Origin of vinblastine

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65; < New Latin Vin(ca) a periwinkle genus + (leuko)blast + -ine2

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vinblastine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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