English word doxorubicin comes from English deoxy-, English -orubicin
| 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. |
| -orubicin | English (eng) | |
| doxorubicin | English (eng) | An anthracycline drug used in chemotherapy. |