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chemoembolization (KEE-moh-EM-boh-lih-ZAY-shun)

 A procedure in which the blood supply to the tumor is blocked surgically or mechanically and anticancer drugs are administered directly into the tumor. This permits a higher concentration of drug to be in contact with the tumor for a longer period of time.



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