Liposome
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| Liposome | |
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| Term | Liposome |
| Short definition | liposomal paclitaxel (LY-poh-SOH-mul PA-klih-TAK-sil) A form of the cancer drug paclitaxel contained in very small, fat-like particles. It may have fewer side effects and work better than paclitaxel. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
liposome - (pronounced) (LY-poh-some) A very small, fat-like particle made in the laboratory. In medicine, liposomes containing drugs or other substances are used to treat cancer and other diseases. Drugs given in liposomes may have fewer side effects and work better than the same drugs given alone
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