Actinomycin

Pronunciation: /ækˈtɪnoʊˌmaɪsɪn/

Definitions of actinomycin

noun a type of antibiotic medication used in cancer treatment

Example Sentences

A1 Actinomycin is a type of antibiotic.

A2 The doctor prescribed actinomycin to treat the infection.

B1 Researchers are studying the effects of actinomycin on cancer cells.

B2 Actinomycin is known for its ability to inhibit RNA synthesis.

C1 The mechanism of action of actinomycin involves binding to DNA and preventing transcription.

C2 Actinomycin is a potent antitumor agent used in chemotherapy.

Examples of actinomycin in a Sentence

formal Actinomycin is a type of antibiotic that is used in cancer treatment.

informal My doctor prescribed me actinomycin to help with my cancer.

slang I heard actinomycin is some strong stuff for fighting cancer.

figurative The actinomycin acted like a warrior, attacking the cancer cells with precision.

Grammatical Forms of actinomycin

• plural: actinomycins
• comparative: more actinomycin
• superlative: most actinomycin
• present tense: actinomycin
• future tense: will actinomycin
• perfect tense: has/have actinomycin
• continuous tense: is/are actinomycining
• singular: actinomycin
• positive degree: actinomycin
• infinitive: to actinomycin
• gerund: actinomycining
• participle: actinomycin

Origin and Evolution of actinomycin

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'actinomycin' originated from the Greek words 'actino' meaning ray or beam, and 'mykes' meaning fungus.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a group of antibiotics produced by certain soil bacteria, the term 'actinomycin' has evolved to specifically refer to a type of antineoplastic antibiotic used in cancer treatment.