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methotrexate
[ meth-oh-trek-seyt ]
noun
, Pharmacology.
- a toxic folic acid analogue, C 2 0 H 2 2 N 8 O 5 , that inhibits cellular reproduction, used primarily in the treatment of psoriasis and certain cancers and as an immunosuppressive agent.
methotrexate
/ ˌmɛθəʊˈtrɛkseɪt; ˌmiːθəʊ- /
noun
- an antimetabolite drug used in the treatment of certain cancers. Formula: C 20 H 22 N 8 O 5
methotrexate
/ mĕth′ə-trĕk′sāt /
- A toxic drug that acts as a folic acid antagonist to interfere with cellular reproduction and is used in the treatment of psoriasis, certain cancers, and certain inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Chemical formula: C 20 H 22 N 8 O 5 .
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Word History and Origins
Origin of methotrexate1
1950–55; metho(xy)- + trexate, of unclear derivation
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Example Sentences
According to a recent statement from the Arthritis Foundation, people in states like Texas are reporting difficulties getting their prescriptions for methotrexate filled.
From Popular-Science
Soon after she started taking the drug methotrexate in February, Jennifer Crow noticed a significant improvement in her inflammatory arthritis pain.
From Time
Murphy says reports of patients being denied methotrexate are anecdotal, so it’s hard to get a handle on how common they are.
From Time
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