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elspar

/ˈɛl.spɑːr/

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noun

/ˈɛl.spɑːr/C1formalmedical
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее специфическое противоопухолевое лекарственное средство, иногда используемое для лечения лимфобластного лейкоза.

A proper noun referring to a specific antineoplastic drug, sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemia.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Antineoplastic drugC1formalmedical

    A medication used in chemotherapy, particularly for treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia, by breaking down the amino acid asparagine which certain cancer cells need to survive.

    ruПротивоопухолевый препарат

    • The patient received Elspar as part of their leukemia treatment regimen.
    • Elspar is often administered intravenously in a hospital setting.
    • Doctors monitor patients closely for allergic reactions when using Elspar.

    Synonymsasparaginase