English word deoxybouvardin comes from English deoxy-, English bouvardin
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| deoxy- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Forming the names of compounds that are formally derived from others by the replacement of a hydroxy group by a hydrogen atom. |
| bouvardin | English (eng) | (organic compound) A cyclic hexapeptide, isolated from Bouvardia ternifolia, that has anticancer properties. |
| deoxybouvardin | English (eng) | (organic compound) A form of bouvardin that lacks a single hydroxy group. |