methotrexate
/ˌmɛθəˈtrɛkseɪt/
noun
- A powerful drug used to treat certain types of cancer and autoimmune diseases by stopping cells from growing and dividing.
- Doctors monitor liver function closely in patients taking methotrexate.
- The patient received methotrexate as part of her chemotherapy treatment.
- Methotrexate is also prescribed for severe rheumatoid arthritis.