methotrexate

/ˈmɛθəˌtrɛkˈseɪt/
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Definitions of methotrexate
  1. noun
    toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis
    synonyms: amethopterin, methotrexate sodium
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    type of:
    antimetabolite
    an antineoplastic drug that inhibits the utilization of a metabolite
    immune suppressant drug, immunosuppressant, immunosuppressive, immunosuppressive drug, immunosuppressor
    a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response
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