Leukeran
Definition
Noun: A chemotherapy drug, specifically an alkylating agent, used in the treatment of certain types of cancer, such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and Hodgkin lymphoma. Its generic name is chlorambucil.
Usage
Leukeran is used exclusively as a proper noun, referring to the brand-name version of the medication chlorambucil. It is typically used in medical and pharmaceutical contexts. - The doctor prescribed a course of Leukeran for the patient's lymphoma. - Treatment with Leukeran requires careful monitoring of blood counts.
Advanced Usage
- As a Brand Name: It is often written with a capital 'L' as it is a trademark.
- The patient responded well to Leukeran therapy.
Variants and Related Words
- Chlorambucil (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the drug.
- Chlorambucil is the active ingredient in Leukeran.
- Alkylating agent (n): The class of chemotherapy drugs to which it belongs.
- As an alkylating agent, Leukeran works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells.
Synonyms
- Chlorambucil: The direct synonym and chemical name.
Notes
Leukeran is a specific brand name and does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it. Its use is highly specialized within oncology.
Noun
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an alkalating agent (trade name Leukeran) used to treat some kinds of cancer
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