# phorboxazole

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Any of a group of complex organic compounds, containing oxazole rings, isolated from marine sponges of the genus Phorbas; some of these exhibit cytostatic activity.

## Etymology
From translingual Phorbas + oxazole.

## Source
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