thiotepa

noun

thio·​te·​pa ˌthī-ə-ˈtē-pə 

: an alkylating agent C₆H₁₂N₃PS that has been used as an antineoplastic agent and insect sterilant

Word History

Etymology

thi- + tepa, the compound C₆H₁₂N₃OP, from tri- + ethylene + phosphor- + amide

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

thiotepa

noun

thio·​te·​pa ˌthī-ə-ˈtē-pə 

: a sulfur analog C₆H₁₂N₃PS of tepa that is used especially as an antineoplastic agent and is less toxic than tepa