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cisplatin
A drug used to treat many types of cancer. Cisplatin contains the metal platinum. It kills cancer cells by damaging their DNA and stopping them from dividing. Cisplatin is a type of alkylating agent. Also called Platinol.
- Del af tale: noun
- Branche/domæne: Health care
- Category: Cancer treatment
- Company: U.S. HHS
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