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Answer for the clue "Used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system ", 11 letters:
vincristine

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Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Vincristine , also known as leurocristine and marketed under the brandname Oncovin among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat a number of types of cancer . This includes acute lymphocytic leukemia , acute myeloid leukemia , Hodgkin's disease ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A particular drug used in chemotherapy.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system [syn: Oncovin ]

Usage examples of vincristine.

Pharmacy and try to get hold of this vincristine for Johnny Peterson, please, Nicolette?

The vincristine was a powerful anti-cancer drug which was going to be used for Johnny, a patient on the ward with nephroblastomaa malignant tumour of the kidney.

He was due to have his kidney removed, and the vincristine would be administered at the time of surgery.