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mercaptopurine

/ˌmɜː.kæp.təʊˈpjʊə.riːn/

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noun

/ˌmɜː.kæp.təʊˈpjʊə.riːn/C2formalmedical
  • ruЛекарственное средство, которое вмешивается в метаболизм пуринов, используемое для лечения острого лимфобластного лейкоза.

A medication that interferes with purine metabolism, used in the treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia.

uncountable

  1. Chemotherapy medicationC1formalmedical

    A drug (brand name Purinethol) that works by interfering with purine metabolism, used in the treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia.

    ruХимиотерапевтический препарат

    • The oncologist recommended mercaptopurine as part of the chemotherapy regimen.
    • Patients on mercaptopurine require regular blood tests to monitor side effects.
    • Mercaptopurine is often combined with other drugs for better efficacy in leukemia treatment.

    Synonymspurinethol

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