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methotrexate

Syllabification: (meth·o·trex·ate)

Pronunciation: /ˌmeTHəˈtrekˌsāt/

Definition of methotrexate

noun

Medicine

a synthetic compound that interferes with cell growth and is used to treat leukemia and other forms of cancer.
- Alternative name: 4-amino-10-methylfolic acid; chemical formula: C₂₀H₂₂N₈O₅