olomoucine

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noun

An inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinase, derived from purine, used in oncology

First used the end of 20th c.Scrabble 14

Meanings

nounolomoucine (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinase, derived from purine, used in oncologyFirst known use the end of 20th c.

Origin

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

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Translations

Czech olomoucin
  • olomoucina drug used in oncology
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APA

olomoucine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/olomoucine

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“olomoucine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/olomoucine. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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