vincristine

Vincristine (Oncovin®), also known as leurocristine, is a vinca alkaloid from the Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus, formerly Vinca rosea and hence its name). It is a mitotic inhibitor, and is used in cancer chemotherapy.
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Vincristine /vin·cris·tine/ an antineoplastic vinca alkaloid ; used as the sulfate salt in the treatment of various neoplasms, including Hodgkin's [more]Vincristine - Community and Resources

Noun
1. periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system
(synonym) Oncovin
(hypernym) periwinkle plant derivative
(classification) trade name, brand name, brand, marque

n. vincristine (Chemistry)

An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of plant drugs called vinca alkaloids.