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histone deacetylase inhibitor (HIS-tone dee-uh-SET-ih-lase in-HIH-bih-ter)

 A substance that causes a chemical change that stops tumor cells from dividing. HDAC inhibitors are being studied in the treatment of cancer. Also called HDAC inhibitor.



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