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mithramycin

/ˌmɪθ.rəˈmaɪ.sɪn/

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noun

/ˌmɪθ.rəˈmaɪ.sɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее противоопухолевый препарат, также известный под торговым названием Митрацин, используемый для лечения рака яичек.

A noun referring to an antineoplastic drug, also known by the trade name Mithracin, used in the treatment of testicular cancer.

uncountable

  1. Antineoplastic drugC2formalmedical

    A chemotherapy medication used primarily to treat testicular cancer by inhibiting RNA synthesis.

    ruПротивоопухолевый препарат

    • The patient received mithramycin as part of his treatment regimen for testicular cancer.
    • Mithramycin is known to cause severe side effects, including liver toxicity.
    • Doctors carefully monitor calcium levels when administering mithramycin.

    Synonymsmithracin