Para-aminobenzoic acid
| Para-aminobenzoic acid | |
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| Term | Para-aminobenzoic acid |
| Short definition | Papule - (pronounced) (PA pyool) A small, solid, raised bump on the skin that has a rim with clearly visible borders. Papules can be red, purple, brown, or pink |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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para-aminobenzoic acid - (pronounced) (PAYR-uh-uh-MEE-noh-ben-ZOH-ik A-sid) A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Bacteria that live in the gut need para-aminobenzoic acid to survive. Para-aminobenzoic acid is found in grains and animal foods. It is being studied as a radiosensitizer (a substance that makes tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy) and to treat certain skin conditions. Also called aminobenzoic acid and PABA
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