EGO-ALTRUISTIC
\ˈiːɡə͡ʊˌɔːltɹuːˈɪstɪk], \ˈiːɡəʊˌɔːltɹuːˈɪstɪk], \ˈiː_ɡ_əʊ_ˌɔː_l_t_ɹ_uː_ˈɪ_s_t_ɪ_k]\
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Of or relating to one's self and to others. See extract. "From the egoistic sentiments we pass now to the ego-altruistic sentiments. By this name I mean sentiments which, while implyng self-gratification, also imply gratification in others; the representation of this gratification in others being a source of pleasure not intrinsically, but because of ulterior benefits to self which experience associates with it."-H. Spencer.
By Daniel Lyons
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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.