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levocarnitine (LEE-voh-KAR-nih-teen)

 A form of carnitine, which is a substance made in the muscles and liver. It can be given as a supplement to prevent and treat carnitine deficiency in patients who are receiving chemotherapy for cancer or undergoing dialysis for kidney disease. Also called Carnitor and L-carnitine.



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