Vinca alkaloid
noun
1.
(med) any of a group of alkaloids obtained from the periwinkle Vinca rosea, such as vinblastine and vincristine, that interfere with cell division and are used in the treatment of cancer
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noun 1. a male given name, form of Vincent.
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