1) Vinca alkaloid 
An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of plant drugs called vinca alkaloids.
<drug> A drug, derived from vinblastine, which is used to inhibit the maturationand proliferation of tumour cells (benign or malignant). ... (09 Oct 1997) ... 
(vin´dĕ-sēn) a synthetic vinca alkaloid derived from vinblastine, administered intravenously as the sulfate salt as an antineoplastic agent in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and non–small cell carcinoma.
Type: Term Pronunciation: vin′dĕ-sēn Definitions: 1. Synthetic derivative of vinblastine that shares antineoplastic properties with the latter agent; used to treat childhood lymphocytic leukemia.