thiotepa

noun

thio·te·pa ˌthī-ə-ˈtē-pə

: an alkylating agent C₆H₁₂N₃PS that has been used as an antineoplastic agent and insect sterilant

Etymology

thi- + tepa, the compound C₆H₁₂N₃OP, from tri- + ethylene + phosphor- + amide

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of thiotepa was in 1953

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Style

“Thiotepa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thiotepa. Accessed 27 Sep. 2023.

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thiotepa

noun

thio·te·pa ˌthī-ə-ˈtē-pə

: a sulfur analog C₆H₁₂N₃PS of tepa that is used especially as an antineoplastic agent and is less toxic than tepa

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