Steritalc
| Steritalc | |
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| Term | Steritalc |
| Short definition | Steritalc - (pronounced) (STAYR-ih Talk) mist or powder form of the mineral magnesium silicate used to prevent malignant pleural effusions from recurring. Malignant pleural effusion is a condition in which cancer causes an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Steritalc - (pronounced) (STAYR-ih Talk) mist or powder form of the mineral magnesium silicate used to prevent malignant pleural effusions from recurring. Malignant pleural effusion is a condition in which cancer causes an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall. When Steritalc is given through a tube inserted into the pleural space, the space closes and fluid cannot collect there. Steritalc is a type of sclerosant. Also called Sclerosol Intrapleural Aerosol, sterile talcum powder and talc
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