methotrexate
meth·o·trex·ate
noun \ˌme-thə-ˈtrek-ˌsāt\Definition of METHOTREXATE
: a toxic folic acid analog C20H22N8O5 that is used to treat certain cancers, severe psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis
Origin of METHOTREXATE
meth- + -trexate, of unknown origin
First Known Use: 1955
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