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daunorubicin

Pronunciation: /ˌdɔːnə(ʊ)ˈruːbɪsɪn/

Definition of daunorubicin

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • a synthetic antibiotic that interferes with DNA synthesis and is used in the treatment of acute leukaemia and other cancers.

Origin:

1960s: from Daunia, in southern Italy where it was developed, + -rubi- 'red' + -mycin

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