oxamidine

/ˌɒksəˈmaɪdiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound that is a potent, irreversible inhibitor of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase.

“The research team studied the effects of oxamidine on the metabolism of cancer cells.”

Synonyms

  • antimetabolite
  • inhibitor

Antonyms

  • accelerator
  • catalyst