cytosine arabinoside

cytosine arabinoside
cytosine arabinoside n a cytotoxic antineoplastic agent C9H13N3O5 that is a synthetic isomer of the naturally occurring nucleoside of cytosine and arabinose and is used esp. in the treatment of acute myelogenous leukemia in adults

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cytarabine.

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