vincristine

Definitions of vincristine
  1. noun
    periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system
    synonyms: Oncovin
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    periwinkle plant derivative
    an antineoplastic drug used to treat some forms of cancer
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