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methotrexate.

An antimetabolite and antifolate drug used in treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, and ectopic pregnancies.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌmɛθ.əˈtɹɛk.seɪt/Received-Pronunciation/ˌmiː.θəˈtɹɛk.seɪt/Received-Pronunciation/ˌmɛθ.əˈtɹɛkˌseɪt/General-American
  1. An antimetabolite and antifolate drug used in treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, and ectopic pregnancies.

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Where this word comes from

Probably from metho- + tre- (“alteration of pteridine”) + (carbo)x(yl)ate.

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