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Definition of Doxorubicin

1. Noun. An antibiotic used as an anticancer drug.

Definition of Doxorubicin

1. Noun. A particular drug used in chemotherapy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Doxorubicin

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Medical Definition of Doxorubicin

1. An antibiotic obtained from the bacterium Streptomyces peucetius, used as an anticancer drug. Side effects include: nausea, vomiting, hair loss, low blood counts and chance of heart damage. (10 Oct 1997)

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Literary usage of Doxorubicin

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1. Eighth Annual Report on Carcinogens: 1998 Summary edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"Adriamycin® (doxorubicin Hydrochloride) CAS No. 25316-40-9 First Listed in the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens Carcinogenicity There is sufficient ..."

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