ERINYES
\ˈɛɹɪnˌa͡ɪz], \ˈɛɹɪnˌaɪz], \ˈɛ_ɹ_ɪ_n_ˌaɪ_z]\
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(classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals
By Princeton University
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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.