cytosine arabinoside
Biochemistry
noun
A nucleoside composed of cytosine and arabinose, C9H13N3O5, which is an inhibitor of DNA synthesis and is used as an antineoplastic drug, especially in the treatment of leukaemias.
Origin
1960s; earliest use found in Federation Proceedings.
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