Etymology

olomoucine

O1L1O1M3O1U1C3I1N1E1

Today it means: An inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinase, derived from purine, used in oncology Full definition →

First used the end of 20th c.
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The story

From Olomouc + -ine. Named after the city where it was discovered.

First known use, by meaning

  • from the end of 20th c. An inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinase, derived from purine, used in oncology

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