Vinblastine (Noun)
Meaning
Periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Velban) that disrupts cell division.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed vinblastine to treat the patient's Hodgkin's lymphoma in combination with other chemotherapy medications.
- The researchers studied the periwinkle plant to isolate the active compound vinblastine, which has shown promise in cancer treatment.
- As a vinblastine side effect, the patient experienced severe nausea and hair loss during the entire duration of treatment.
- Vinblastine is a vinca alkaloid that disrupts microtubule formation in cells, ultimately leading to cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.
- The oncologist warned the patient that vinblastine can have a suppressive effect on the immune system, increasing the risk of infection.