vinblastine
/vɪnˈblæstiːn/
noun
- A drug used in chemotherapy to treat certain types of cancer, such as Hodgkin's lymphoma and testicular cancer.
- Doctors carefully monitor the dosage of vinblastine because it can have strong side effects.
- Vinblastine works by stopping cancer cells from dividing and growing.
- The patient received vinblastine as part of his cancer treatment plan.