hematoporphyrin derivative

Definition / meaning of hematoporphyrin derivative

A drug used in photodynamic therapy that is absorbed by tumor cells. When exposed to light, it becomes active and kills the cancer cells.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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