Hematoporphyrin derivative
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Hematoporphyrin derivative | |
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Term | Hematoporphyrin derivative |
Short definition | Hematoporphyrin derivative (HEE-muh-toh-POR-fih-rin deh-RIH-vuh-tiv) A drug used in photodynamic therapy that is absorbed by tumor cells. When exposed to light, it becomes active and kills the cancer cells |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Hematoporphyrin derivative - (pronounced) (HEE-muh-toh-POR-fih-rin deh-RIH-vuh-tiv) A drug used in photodynamic therapy that is absorbed by tumor cells. When exposed to light, it becomes active and kills the cancer cells
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