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amethopterin

/ˌæm.ɪˈθɒp.tər.ɪn/

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noun

/ˌæm.ɪˈθɒp.tər.ɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruТоксичный антиметаболит, действующий как антагонист фолиевой кислоты, ограничивающий клеточное размножение; используется при лечении некоторых видов рака, псориаза и ревматоидного артрита.

A toxic antimetabolite that acts as an antagonist to folic acid, limiting cellular reproduction; used in the treatment of certain cancers, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

  1. Antimetabolite drugC2formalmedical

    A toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

    ruАнтиметаболитное лекарство

    • The patient was prescribed amethopterin to manage her severe rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Amethopterin is often used in chemotherapy regimens for certain types of cancer.
    • Doctors monitor blood counts closely when administering amethopterin due to its toxicity.

    Synonymsmethotrexate

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