Mithracin (Noun)
Meaning
An antineoplastic drug (trade name Mithracin) used to treat cancer of the testes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The patient was administered a course of Mithracin to treat his testicular cancer.
- Mithracin was effective in treating embryonal cell carcinoma in male patients.
- A significant decrease in tumor size was observed in patients who received Mithracin therapy.
- Researchers have found that Mithracin inhibits DNA synthesis, making it a valuable treatment for testicular cancer.
- A doctor may prescribe Mithracin to a patient with nonseminomatous testicular cancer.