English Explanatory Dictionary

tioguanine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A crystalline compound C₅H₅N₅S which is a thio analog of guanine with cytotoxic properties as an antimetabolite, given orally in the treatment of leukemia.

Pronunciation

/ˌtaɪ.oʊˈɡwɑˌnin/

Word forms

tioguanine thioguanine

Etymology

From thio- + guanine.

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