ANTICIPATING
\antˈɪsɪpˌe͡ɪtɪŋ], \antˈɪsɪpˌeɪtɪŋ], \a_n_t_ˈɪ_s_ɪ_p_ˌeɪ_t_ɪ_ŋ]\
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An epithet for a periodical phenomenon, recurring at progressively shorter intervals. An anticipating intermittent is one in which the intervals between the paroxysms become progressively less.
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.