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| A drug used to treat some types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and severe skin conditions, such as psoriasis. MTX stops cells from making DNA and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of antimetabolite. Also called amethopterin, methotrexate, and Rheumatrex. |
Previous Definitions: | MRSI, MS 209, MS-275, MSI, MTD | Next Definitions: | MUC-1, mucin/peptide, mucinous, mucinous carcinoma, mucosa |
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