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Velban

Velban

8.8
A medicine used to treat cancer that stops fast-growing cells from dividing
  • noun
  • /ˈvɛl.bæn/
  • Specialized
: Velban
  • Patients receiving Velban may experience side effects such as hair loss and nausea.

Examples

  • The oncologist prescribed Velban as part of her treatment regimen.

  • Velban is administered intravenously under medical supervision.

  • The doctor prescribed Velban for her cancer treatment.

  • Many patients have responded well to Velban therapy.

  • Velban is administered intravenously under medical supervision.

  • Patients receiving Velban may experience side effects such as hair loss and nausea.

  • The oncologist prescribed Velban as part of her treatment regimen.

Synonyms

vinblastine
vsVelban
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A drug made from the periwinkle plant that stops cancer cells from growing

is the trade name used for the same drug in treatment

Surface Forms

Velban singular
Velbans plural

Etymology

Velban is a brand name for vinblastine, a medicine made from the periwinkle plant vinca, a small purple flower. A helpful way to remember it is to notice the 'blast' sound and imagine it 'blasting' fast-growing cells, which is why doctors use it in cancer treatment.