Meaning of THALIDOMIDE

Pronunciation:			thu'lidu`mId
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis
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	See Also:		sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug, teratogen
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		A drug that belongs to the family of drugs called angiogenesis inhibitors. It prevents the growth of new blood vessels into a solid tumor.
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Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		A water-soluble drug originally used as a sedative, tranquilizer and "morning sickness" medication (mainly in Western Germany and Britain from 1960-1962) until it was discovered it causes severe birth defects, mainly missing limbs or missing parts of limbs. Currently, it is being re-engineered to create new drugs to treat inflammation and immune system disorders.
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