REDUCTIO
\ɹɪdˈʌktɪˌə͡ʊ], \ɹɪdˈʌktɪˌəʊ], \ɹ_ɪ_d_ˈʌ_k_t_ɪ__ˌəʊ]\
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(reduction to the absurd) a disproof by showing that the consequences of the proposition are absurd; or a proff of a proposition by showing that its negation leads to a contradiction
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.