Definition of Vinblastine

1. Noun. Periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Velban) that disrupts cell division.

Exact synonyms: Velban
Generic synonyms: Periwinkle Plant Derivative
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Vinblastine

1. Noun. A particular drug used in chemotherapy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Vinblastine

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Medical Definition of Vinblastine

1. Alkaloid (818D) isolated from Vinca (periwinkle): binds to tubulin heterodimer and induces formation of paracrystals rather than tubules. Net result is that microtubules disappear as they disassemble and are not replaced. Used in tumour chemotherapy. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vinblastine

vin ordinaire
vin santo
vina
vinaceous
vinagrous
vinaigrette
vinaigrettes
vinal
vinals
vinas
vinatico
vinbarbital
vinblastin
vinblastine (current term)
vinblastine sulfate
vinblastines
vinca
vinca alkaloid
vinca alkaloids
vincaleucoblastine
vincamine
vincas
vincentian
vincentite
vincents
vincetoxin
vincibility
vincible

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