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Nitrosourea Compound
Definition 1
Any of a class of alkylating agents that contain both a nitroso group and a urea. They are lipophilic and can cross the blood-brain barrier. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
An anticancer drug that can cross the blood-brain barrier. Carmustine and lomustine are nitrosoureas. (NCI Dictionary)
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