A synthetic nucleoside used as an antimetabolite in the treatment of neoplasms. ... Incorrect term for arabinosylcytosine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(= cytarabine) Cytotoxic drug used in oncology (particularly AML) and against viral infections. Blocks DNA synthesis.
(CA, AraC) Type: Term Definitions: 1. a synthetic nucleoside used as an antimetabolite in the treatment of neoplasms; 2. incorrect term for arabinosylcytosine.
cytarabine.