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(TOH-poh-i-SAH-meh-rayz in-HIH-bih-ter)
| | A substance that blocks topoisomerases (enzymes that break and rejoin DNA strands and are needed for cells to divide and grow). Blocking these enzymes may kill cancer cells. Certain topoisomerase inhibitors are being studied in the treatment of cancer. |
| Previous Definitions: | tongue cancer, tonsil, topical, topical chemotherapy, topoisomerase II inhibitor RTA 744 | | Next Definitions: | Toposar, topotecan, topotecan hydrochloride, toremifene, Torisel |
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