methylcholanthrene

noun

meth·​yl·​cho·​lan·​threne ˌme-thəl-kə-ˈlan-ˌthrēn 

: a potent carcinogenic hydrocarbon C₂₁H₁₆

Word History

Etymology

methyl + cholic acid + anthracene

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

methylcholanthrene

noun

meth·​yl·​cho·​lan·​threne -kə-ˈlan-ˌthrēn 

: a potent carcinogenic hydrocarbon C₂₁H₁₆ obtained from certain bile acids and cholesterol as well as synthetically compare cholanthrene