"streptozocin" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Streptomyces acromogenes, from which it was originally isolated in the 1950s. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} streptozocin (uncountable)
  1. A particular nitrosurea used in chemotherapy. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Drugs

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