NCIt definition : A synthetic agent related to sulphur mustard with antineoplastic and immunosuppressive
properties. Nitrogen mustard (a member of a family of chemotherapy agents including
cyclophosphamide and chlorambucil) is an irritant and carcinogenic agent metabolized
to a highly reactive ethylene immonium derivative; the ethylene immonium derivative
alkylates DNA and inhibits DNA replication. This agent also exhibits lympholytic properties.
(NCI04);
Alternative definition : CDISC: The nitrogen mustard vesicant HN-2.;