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nitrogen mustard

/ˈnaɪtrədʒən ˈmʌstərd/

Tradução: Classe de compostos químicos derivados da mostarda de enxofre, usados na quimioterapia como agentes alquilantes para tratar alguns tipos de câncer, interferindo na replicação do DNA em células de divisão rápida.

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/ˈnaɪtrədʒən ˈmʌstərd/C1formalmedical
  • ptClasse de compostos químicos derivados da mostarda de enxofre, usados na quimioterapia como agentes alquilantes para tratar alguns tipos de câncer, interferindo na replicação do DNA em células de divisão rápida.

A class of chemical compounds derived from mustard gas, used in chemotherapy as alkylating agents to treat certain types of cancer by interfering with DNA replication in rapidly dividing cells.

  1. Chemotherapy agentC1formal

    A class of alkylating agents used in chemotherapy to treat certain types of cancer by interfering with DNA replication.

    ptAgente quimioterápico

    • Nitrogen mustard was one of the first chemotherapy drugs developed.
    • The patient received nitrogen mustard as part of her treatment regimen.
    • Doctors carefully monitor side effects when administering nitrogen mustard.
  2. Chemical warfare agentC2formal

    A chemical compound related to mustard gas, originally developed for military use as a vesicant.

    ptAgente de guerra química

    • Nitrogen mustard compounds were stockpiled during World War II.
    • The chemical structure of nitrogen mustard differs slightly from sulfur mustard.
    • Exposure to nitrogen mustard can cause severe skin and lung damage.