English Explanatory Dictionary

mesna

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An organosulfur compound used in cancer chemotherapy involving cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide as an adjuvant.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛznə/

Word forms

mesna

Etymology

An acronym for 2-mercaptoethane sulfonate Na.

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