SALTUS
\sˈɒltəs], \sˈɒltəs], \s_ˈɒ_l_t_ə_s]\
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By Robley Dunglison
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(pl. -us). Sudden transition, breach of continuity. [Latin]
By Sir Augustus Henry
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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.