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(FOR-oh-deh-seen HY-droh-KLOR-ide)
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| A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of leukemia and lymphoma. It is a type of purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP) inhibitor. Also called BCX-1777 and forodesine. |
Previous Definitions: | fondaparinux sodium, Food and Drug Administration, foreskin, formaldehyde, forodesine | Next Definitions: | Fosamax, fotemustine, FR901228, fractionation, Fragmin |
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