thiotepa

noun thio·te·pa \ˌthī-ə-ˈtē-pə\

Definition of THIOTEPA

: an alkylating agent C₆H₁₂N₃PS that has been used as an antineoplastic agent and insect sterilant

thi- + tepa, the compound C₆H₁₂N₃OP, from tri- + ethylene + phosphor- + amide

First Known Use: 1953

Medical Dictionary

noun thio·te·pa \ˌthī-ə-ˈtē-pə\

: a sulfur analog of tepa C₆H₁₂N₃PS that is used especially as an antineoplastic agent and is less toxic than tepa

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