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{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Term=cytostatic
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|Short definition=cytoskeleton - {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} (SY-toh-SKEH-leh-do) The large network of protein fibers and other molecules that give shape and structure to the body's cells. The cytoskeleton helps organize structures within the cell called organelles and other substances found in the fluid inside the cell
|Term=Antisense agents
|Type=cytostatic - {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} (SY-toh-STA-tik AY-jent) A substance that slows or stops the growth of cells, including cancer cells, without killing them. These agents can stop tumors from growing and spreading without shrinking in size {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
|Short definition=Antisense agents (AN-tee-sends AY-jent) Small pieces of DNA or RNA that can bind to specific RNA molecules. This blocks the RNA's ability to make a protein or otherwise work
|Type=Cancer terms
|Specialty=Oncology
|Language=English
|Source=NCI
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Antisense agents - {{pronunciation}} (AN-tee-sends AY-jent) Small pieces of DNA or RNA that can bind to specific RNA molecules. This blocks the RNA's ability to make a protein or otherwise work. Antisense agents can be used to block the production of proteins needed for cell growth. They are being studied to treat various types of cancer. Also called antisense oligonucleotide {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

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Antisense agents
TermAntisense agents
Short definitionAntisense agents (AN-tee-sends AY-jent) Small pieces of DNA or RNA that can bind to specific RNA molecules. This blocks the RNA's ability to make a protein or otherwise work. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Antisense agents - (pronounced) (AN-tee-sends AY-jent) Small pieces of DNA or RNA that can bind to specific RNA molecules. This blocks the RNA's ability to make a protein or otherwise work. Antisense agents can be used to block the production of proteins needed for cell growth. They are being studied to treat various types of cancer. Also called antisense oligonucleotide

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