decitabine

Definition of decitabine
National Cancer Institute

decitabine

(deh-SY-tuh-been)
A drug used to treat adults with myelodysplastic syndromes, including chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Decitabine stops cells from making DNA and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of antimetabolite. Also called Dacogen.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms