Methotrexate (Noun)

Meaning

Toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Methotrexate Sodium
• Amethopterin

Hypernyms

• Immunosuppressive
• Immune Suppressant Drug
• Immunosuppressive Drug
• Immunosuppressor