Definition of methotrexate Methotrexate
/mɛˌθowtɹɛˈksejˌt/ - [methowtrekseyt] - meth•o•trex•ate
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What does methotrexate mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: methotrexates |
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| methotrexate - toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis | ||
| methotrexate sodium, amethopterin | ||
| antimetabolite an antineoplastic drug that inhibits the utilization of a metabolite | ||
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Wiktionary 
- methotrexate (Noun)
An antimetabolite and antifolate drug used in treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Part of speech
🔤- methotrexate, noun, singular of methotrexates.
