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

mustachios
Mustafa Kemal
Mustagh
Mustagh Range
mustaiba
mustang
mustang
mustangs
mustang mint
mustard
mustard
mustards
mustardy
mustard agent
mustard chlorohydrin
mustard compounds (current term)
mustard family
mustard gas
mustard gas
mustard greens
mustard oil
Mustard operation
mustard plaster
Mustard procedure
mustard sauce
mustard seed
mustard tree
musted
mustee
mustees

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