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(OH-vuh-REX)
| | A monoclonal antibody that is being studied in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Monoclonal antibodies are made in the laboratory and can locate and bind to substances in the body, including cancer cells. OvaRex binds to the CA-125 antigen, which is found on most ovarian cancer cells. Also called oregovomab. |
| Previous Definitions: | OTC, otolaryngologist, ounce, outcome, outpatient | | Next Definitions: | ovarian, ovarian ablation, ovarian borderline malignant tumor, ovarian cancer, ovarian epithelial cancer |
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