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methotrexate Meaning
methotrexate (n)
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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toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arth
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Methotrexate is an antimetabolite medication used in the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Methotrexate works by inhibiting the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase, which is essential for DNA synthesis.
Methotrexate is commonly used to treat leukemia, lymphoma, and breast cancer.
Methotrexate is also effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn's disease.
