daunomycin

/ˌdaʊ.nəˈmaɪ.sɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of various cancers, especially leukemia.

“The doctor prescribed daunomycin to the patient as a final resort to combat the aggressive cancer cells.”

Synonyms

  • adriamycin
  • anthracycline