1. Noun. A brominated analogue of mannitol, used as an anticancer drug. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Mitobronitol
1. 1,6-dibromo-1,6-dideoxy-d-mannitol. Brominated analog of mannitol which is an antineoplastic agent appearing to act as an alkylating agent.
Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, alkylating.
Chemical name: D-Mannitol, 1,6-dibromo-1,6-dideoxy-
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