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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₈N₄O₉ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle and used especially in the form of its sulfate in the treatment of lymphomas. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Velban) that disrupts cell division wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

velban

Etymology

Contraction of vincaleucoblastine.

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