hydroxycarbamide

hydroxycarbamide

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n.
a drug that prevents cell growth and is used to treat some types of leukaemia. It is administered by mouth. Hydroxycarbamide may lower the white cell content of the blood due to its effects on the bone marrow. Trade name: Hydrea.

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hy·droxy·car·ba·mide (hi-drok″se-kahrґbə-mīd) hydroxyurea.

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