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METHOTREXATE
methotrexate, methotrexate sodium, amethopterin
(noun) toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
methotrexate (countable and uncountable, plural methotrexates)
(medicine) An antimetabolite and antifolate drug used in treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Synonyms
• amethopterin (less common)
• MTX (abbreviation)
Source: Wiktionary
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