What does "cisplatin" mean?

A platinum-containing antineoplastic drug cis-diamminedichloro-platinum(II) (Cl₂H₆N₂Pt) that is cytotoxic and is used especially in the treatment of testicular and ovarian tumors and advanced bladder cancer.

What is a synonym for "cisplatin"?

Common synonyms include: cddp, cddp, cis-diamminedichloroplatinum, cisplatinum, cisplatinum.

How do you pronounce "cisplatin"?

Pronounced //sɪsˈplæt.ɪn//.

Cisplatin

//sɪsˈplæt.ɪn// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A platinum-containing antineoplastic drug cis-diamminedichloro-platinum(II) (Cl₂H₆N₂Pt) that is cytotoxic and is used especially in the treatment of testicular and ovarian tumors and advanced bladder cancer. uncountable
"BRCA1 sensitizes cells to apoptosis induced by antimicrotubulin agents like taxanes and vinca alkaloids and also abrogates the effect of DNA-damaging agents like cisplatin and etoposide [ 41 ]."
2
A platin, that is, a platinum-based antineoplastic, of which the class cisplatin is the archetypal member. countable, dated

Synonyms

All synonyms

cddp cddp cis-diamminedichloroplatinum cisplatinum cisplatinum

Example

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"BRCA1 sensitizes cells to apoptosis induced by antimicrotubulin agents like taxanes and vinca alkaloids and also abrogates the effect of DNA-damaging agents like cisplatin and etoposide [ 41 ]."

Etymology

From cis- + -platin (“platinum derivative”).

Related phrases

inorganic compound

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