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紅豆杉醇

简红豆杉醇 · 繁紅豆杉醇

Mandarin · pinyin hóng dòu shān chún

Taxol (a.k.a. Paclitaxel), mitotic inhibitor used in cancer chemotherapy

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
豆: dòu · beans, peas; bean-shaped; Kangxi radical 151
杉: shān · various species of pine and fir
醇: chún · rich, good as wine; pure, unmixed
红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush

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2–4–1–2 · hong2 dou4 shan1 chun2

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