Etymology

daunorubicin

D2A1U1N1O1R1U1B3I1C3I1N1

Today it means: A synthetic anthracycline antibiotic C₂₇H₂₉NO₁₀ which is a nitrogenous glycoside that interferes with DNA synthesis and is used in the treatment of acute leukemia and other cancers. Full definition →

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The story

Blend of dauno(mycin) + rubi(domy)cin. This medicinal product was discovered independently by two separate laboratory groups, which had each come up with a name before settling for the blend term. * see: daunomycin and rubidomycin.

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