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NITROGEN MUSTARD

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Nitrogen Mustard.

Nitrogen Mustard - as a noun

A toxic compound resembling mustard gas in structure; important in cancer treatment

Example Sentences

"One of the first nitrogen mustards, mustine, was introduced as a treatment for Hodgkin's disease."
"Exposure to nitrogen mustards can cause severe allergic reactions."
"Scientists are investigating the potential of nitrogen mustards for targeted cancer therapies."
"The development of nitrogen mustards revolutionized the treatment of lymphomas."
"Patients receiving nitrogen mustards may experience side effects such as nausea and hair loss."
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