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thioguanine

/ˌθaɪ.əʊˈɡwɑː.niːn/

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noun

/ˌθaɪ.əʊˈɡwɑː.niːn/C2formalmedical
  • ruПротивоопухолевый препарат, используемый для лечения острых лейкозов.

An antineoplastic agent used in the treatment of acute leukemias.

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  1. Antineoplastic drugC2formalmedical

    A medication used in chemotherapy to treat certain types of cancer, particularly acute leukemias.

    ruПротивоопухолевый препарат

    • The patient was prescribed thioguanine as part of their leukemia treatment.
    • Thioguanine is often used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs.
    • Doctors monitor blood counts closely when administering thioguanine.
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