mitoxantrone

noun

mi·​to·​xan·​trone ˌmīt-ō-ˈzan-ˌtrōn How to pronounce mitoxantrone (audio)
: an antineoplastic drug that is used in the form of its dihydrochloride C22H28N4O6·2HCl either alone or in combination in the treatment of some leukemias and carcinomas

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“Mitoxantrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mitoxantrone. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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