vinblastine

[ vin-blas-teen ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. an alkaloid, C 46 H 58 N 4 O 9 , derived from the periwinkle Vinca rosea, used in the treatment of various malignant conditions, especially in the management of lymphomas.

vinblastine

/ vɪnˈblæstiːn /

noun

1. a cytotoxic drug used in the treatment of lymphomas, derived as an alkaloid from the tropical shrub Madagascar periwinkle ( Vinca rosea )

Word History and Origins

Origin of vinblastine¹

1960–65; < New Latin Vin ( ca ) a periwinkle genus + (leuko)blast + -ine ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of vinblastine¹

C20: shortened from vincaleukoblastine, from vinca + leukoblast, from leukocyte + -blast + -ine ²