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Mustargen (MUS-tur-jen)

 A drug used to treat some types of cancer and some precancerous skin conditions. It attaches to the cell's DNA and may cause cancer cells to die. Mustargen is a type of alkylating agent. Also called mechlorethamine hydrochloride and mustine.

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