Amethopterin

//ˌæm.əˈθɑp.təɹ.ɪn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of methotrexate. dated, uncountable
  2. 2
    toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis wordnet

Synonyms

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methotrexatemethotrexatemethotrexate sodium

Etymology

From am(ino)- + metho- + pter(oyl) + -in.

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