Triethylenemelamine
Triethylenemelamine
Triethylenemelamine (pronunciation: try-eth-uh-leen-mel-uh-meen) is a synthetic, colorless, crystalline compound used as a chemotherapeutic agent. It is also known by its abbreviation, TEM.
Etymology
The term "Triethylenemelamine" is derived from its chemical structure, which consists of three ethylene groups and a melamine group.
Usage
Triethylenemelamine is primarily used in the treatment of various types of cancer. It works by interfering with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. However, due to its high toxicity and severe side effects, its use has been largely replaced by safer and more effective chemotherapy drugs.
Related Terms
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Melamine: A type of organic compound that is often combined with formaldehyde to produce melamine resin, a very durable thermosetting plastic.
- Ethylene: A hydrocarbon which is a colorless flammable gas, C2H4, derived from natural gas and petroleum and used as a source of many organic compounds, in thermoplastic materials, in coatings, and in antifreeze.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Triethylenemelamine
- Wikipedia's article - Triethylenemelamine
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