methotrexate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An antimetabolite and antifolate drug used in treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, and ectopic pregnancies.

/ˌmɛθ.əˈtɹɛk.seɪt/ /ˌmiː.θəˈtɹɛk.seɪt/ /ˌmɛθ.əˈtɹɛkˌseɪt/

methotrexate methotrexates MTX

Probably from metho- + tre- (“alteration of pteridine”) + (carbo)x(yl)ate.

amethopterin

-trexate

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