cyclophosphamide

noun cy·clo·phos·pha·mide \ˌsī-klō-ˈfäs-fə-ˌmīd\

Definition of CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE

: an immunosuppressive and antineoplastic agent C₇H₁₅Cl₂N₂O₂P used especially in the treatment of lymphomas and some leukemias

1960

Medical Dictionary

noun cy·clo·phos·pha·mide \-ˈfäs-fə-ˌmīd\

: an immunosuppressive and antineoplastic drug C₇H₁₅Cl₂N₂O₂P used to treat lymphomas and some leukemias—see cytoxan

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