ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˈrübə̇sə̇n noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary dauno- (as in daunomycin — herein) + rubi domy cin , a substance found to be identical with daunomycin (from Latin rubid us red + International Scientific Vocabulary -mycin )
: an antibiotic that is a nitrogenous glycoside and is used in the form of its hydrochloride C 27 H 29 NO 10 ·HCl especially in the treatment of some leukemias