purinethol
/ˌpjʊrɪˈnɛθɔl/
noun
- A medication used to treat certain types of cancer and autoimmune diseases by stopping the growth of certain cells.
- Doctors monitor blood counts closely when a person takes purinethol.
- The patient was prescribed purinethol to help manage her leukemia.
- Purinethol is often used in combination with other drugs for better results.