1. Plural of paclitaxel; a chemotherapy drug derived from the Pacific yew tree, used to treat various cancers including breast, ovarian, and lung cancer.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; also known by brand name Taxol; used in oncology

Examples

• The oncologist prescribed paclitaxels as part of the patient's chemotherapy regimen.
• Paclitaxels work by stabilizing microtubules and preventing cell division.
• Several paclitaxels formulations are available for different types of cancer treatment.
• The hospital ordered multiple doses of paclitaxels for the upcoming treatment cycles.
• Researchers continue to study the effectiveness of paclitaxels in combination with other drugs.