MERCAPTOPURINE Synonyms
There are 2 synonyms of the word
mercaptopurine.
(exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word mercaptopurine. (close relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word mercaptopurine. (close relations)
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Definition of MERCAPTOPURINE
Definition of MERCAPTOPURINE
Best Alternative Words for MERCAPTOPURINE
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azathioprine | nounn | |||||||
noun • an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ | ||||||||
purinethol | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drug (trade name Purinethol) that interferes with the metabolism of purine and is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia |
Best Hypernyms For MERCAPTOPURINE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
mercaptopurine, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
antimetabolite
immunosuppressant
drug
immunosuppressive
immunosuppressor
medication
Phrases (2)
immune suppressant drugimmunosuppressive drug