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Meaning of FLUOROURACIL

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 Definition: [n]  an antimetabolite used to treat certain cancers
 
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 See Also: antimetabolite

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A chemical used in chemotherapy to treat mainly breast, skin and gastrointestinal cancers. It prevents the growth and spread of cancer cells (it is both an antineoplastic and an antimetabolite).
 

 

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