amifostine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cytoprotective adjuvant used in cancer chemotherapy.

Word forms

amifostine

Etymology

From ami(no)- + -fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) + thi- + -ine.

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