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(MY-loh-targ)
| | A monoclonal antibody combined with a toxic substance that is used to treat certain types of acute myeloid leukemia in older patients and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Monoclonal antibodies are made in the laboratory and can locate and bind to substances in the body, including cancer cells. Mylotarg is a type of antibody-drug conjugate. Also called gemtuzumab and gemtuzumab ozogamicin. |
| Previous Definitions: | myeloproliferative disorder, myelosclerosis with myeloid metaplasia, myelosuppression, myelosuppressive therapy, Mylosar | | Next Definitions: | myoclonic jerk, myoinositol, myometrium, myristyl nicotinate cream, MZL |
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