Maximum tolerated dose
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| Maximum tolerated dose | |
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| Term | Maximum tolerated dose |
| Short definition | jaw cavity - (pronounced) (MAK-sih-LAYR-ee SY-nus) A type of sinus (a cavity in the bones around the nose). There are two large maxillary sinuses, one in each of the maxillary bones, located in the cheek area next to the nose. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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maximum tolerated dose - (pronounced) (MAK-sih-mum TAH-leh-RAY-ted. . . ) The highest dose of a drug or treatment that does not cause unacceptable side effects. The maximum tolerated dose is determined in clinical studies by testing increasing doses in different groups of people until the highest dose with acceptable side effects is found. Also called MTD
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