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methotrexate

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

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12
Starts with
M
Ends with
E
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
24
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OEWN 2025 Core

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ˌmɛθ.əˈtɹɛk.seɪt

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noun

  1. toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis

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