# vincristine

> English word · Noun · IPA /vɪnˈkɹɪ.stiːn/

## Definitions
1. A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₆N₄O₁₀ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle and used especially in the form of its sulfate to treat acute leukemia and other cancers.

## Etymology
From vin- (“vinca alkaloid”) + Latin crista (“tuft of leaves on plants”) + -ine.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/vincristine