MEMPHITISM
\mˈɛmfɪtˌɪzəm], \mˈɛmfɪtˌɪzəm], \m_ˈɛ_m_f_ɪ_t_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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Same etymon. Any pernicious exhalation. And, in general, for all exhalations and gasses that are unfit for respiration.
By Robley Dunglison
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.