cyclophosphamide

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌsaɪkləʊˈfɒsfəmaɪd/

Noun

cyclophosphamide (countable and uncountable, plural cyclophosphamides)

1. An immunosuppressive, antineoplastic drug used in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease and certain other forms of cancer.
   • 1993, Virginia Medical Quarterly (volumes 120-121, page 44)

     The patient was treated with methylprednisolone, cyclophosphamide, and azathioprine, as well as burn center protocol care with daily tankings.

Derived terms

• hydroxycyclophosphamide