Definition

A medication used to treat certain types of cancer, particularly Hodgkin's disease, by inhibiting the enzyme monoamine oxidase.

Example

The doctor prescribed procarbazine as part of the treatment plan for the patient's Hodgkin's disease.

Conversation

Have you heard about procarbazine?

Yeah, I think it's used in some cancer treatments, right?

Exactly! It's specifically for conditions like Hodgkin's disease.

That's interesting! I didn't know it had a specific use like that.

Root Explanation

Procarbazine is formed from the prefix "pro-" (meaning for or in favor of) and "carbazine" (a compound name derived from "carb-" referring to carbon and "azine" indicating a class of compounds containing nitrogen). The word refers to a compound that is in favor of or related to carbon and nitrogen in its structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pro-' meaning for or in favor of, and 'carbazine' relating to carbon and nitrogen — this helps you remember that procarbazine is a compound associated with these elements.

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