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photosensitizing agent

Meaning of photosensitizing agent: A drug used in photodynamic therapy.

Definition of photosensitizing agent

A drug used in photodynamic therapy. When absorbed by cancer cells and exposed to light, the drug becomes active and kills the cancer cells. Also called photosensitizer.

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