METHOTREXATE


Meaning of METHOTREXATE in English

ˌmethə.ˈtrekˌsāt, -sə̇t noun

( -s )

Etymology: meth- + -trex- (arbitrary element) + -ate (I)

: a toxic drug C 20 H 22 N 8 O 5 that is an analogue of folic acid and is used to treat certain cancers, severe psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis

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