noun
- Plural of melphalan; a chemotherapy drug used to treat certain cancers, particularly multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical; typically used in clinical or pharmaceutical contexts
Examples
- The oncologist prescribed melphalans as part of the patient's chemotherapy regimen.
- Melphalans are alkylating agents commonly used in cancer treatment protocols.
- The hospital's pharmacy stocks several batches of melphalans for inpatient infusions.
- Clinical trials have evaluated the efficacy of melphalans in combination with other drugs.