Azoxymethane

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Azoxymethane

Azoxymethane (pronunciation: /æzɒksɪ'mi:θeɪn/) is a potent carcinogen commonly used in scientific research to induce colorectal cancer in laboratory animals, particularly rodents.

Etymology

The term "Azoxymethane" is derived from its chemical structure. The prefix "azo-" comes from azote, the French name for nitrogen, referring to the nitrogen-nitrogen double bond in its structure. "Methane" refers to the simplest hydrocarbon with a single carbon atom, indicating the presence of a methyl group in the compound.

Usage

Azoxymethane is primarily used in biomedical research to study the development and progression of colorectal cancer. It is administered to laboratory animals to induce the formation of adenomas and adenocarcinomas, which are types of tumors that occur in the lining of the colon and rectum.

Related Terms

  • Carcinogen: A substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue.
  • Colorectal cancer: A cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum.
  • Biomedical research: The broad area of science that involves the investigation of the biological process and the causes of disease through careful experimentation, observation, laboratory work, analysis, and testing.
  • Adenoma: A benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue.
  • Adenocarcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in the cells that form glands making mucus to keep the inside of your body moist.

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