Medical Definition of Mustard compounds

1. Strong alkylating and immunosuppressive agents whose biological activity is based on the presence of bis(2-chloroethyl)- groups. Although otherwise structurally diverse, the compounds have in common the capacity to contribute alkyl groups to DNA. They are generally highly toxic but include among their number many widely used and effective antineoplastic agent. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mustard Compounds

mustachelike
mustaches
mustachio
mustachio'd
mustachioed
mustachios
mustachoed
mustaiba
mustang
mustang mint
mustanging
mustangs
mustard
mustard agent
mustard chlorohydrin
mustard compounds (current term)
mustard family
mustard gas
mustard gases
mustard greens
mustard oil
mustard plaster
mustard sauce
mustard seed
mustard tree
mustardless
mustardlike
mustards
mustardy
musted

Other Resources:

Search for Mustard compounds on Dictionary.com!Search for Mustard compounds on Thesaurus.com!Search for Mustard compounds on Google!Search for Mustard compounds on Wikipedia!

Search