Meanings
nounpodophyllotoxin (plural podophyllotoxins)
plural podophyllotoxins
- A toxin obtained from the rhizomes of some South American plants that is the base of the anticancer drug etoposide.
Synonyms: podofilox
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA toxin obtained from the rhizomes of some South American plants that is the base of the anticancer drug etoposide.
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Origin
From plant genus Podophyllum + toxin.
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podophyllotoxin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/podophyllotoxin
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“podophyllotoxin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/podophyllotoxin. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “podophyllotoxin,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/podophyllotoxin.
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