purinethol

/ˌpjʊrɪˈnɛθɔl/
noun
  1. 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.
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