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oncovin

/ˈɒŋ.kə.vɪn/

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noun

/ˈɒŋ.kə.vɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruПроизводное растения барвинок, используемое в качестве противоопухолевого препарата, в основном для лечения рака лимфатической системы.

A periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug, primarily to treat cancer of the lymphatic system.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Antineoplastic drugC1formalmedical

    A chemotherapy medication derived from the periwinkle plant, used to treat various types of cancer, particularly cancers of the lymphatic system.

    ruПротивоопухолевый препарат

    • The patient received Oncovin as part of their chemotherapy regimen.
    • Oncovin is often used in combination with other drugs to treat lymphoma.
    • Doctors monitor nerve function carefully when administering Oncovin.

    Synonymsvcrvincristine