mustine

Definition / meaning of mustine

A drug used to treat some types of cancer and some skin conditions that may become cancer. It attaches to the cell’s DNA and may kill cancer cells. Mustine is a type of alkylating agent. Also called mechlorethamine hydrochloride and Mustargen.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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