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Leukeran
Pronunciation
A drug used to treat several types of leukemias and lymphomas. It blocks cell growth by damaging the cell’s DNA and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called chlorambucil. (NCI Dictionary)
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