podofilox

podofilox
An antimitotic agent derived from species of Juniperus and Podophyllum; used to treat external genital and perianal warts.

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po·dof·i·lox (po-dofґĭ-loks) a preparation of podophyllotoxin either chemically synthesized or purified from plant extracts; it inhibits cell mitosis and is used topically in the treatment of condyloma acuminatum.

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