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5-fluoro-2-deoxycytidine

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1 Definition of 5-fluoro-2-deoxycytidine

Meaning of 5-fluoro-2-deoxycytidine: A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.

A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It may prevent the growth of tumors by stopping cancer cells from dividing and by killing them. It is a type of antimetabolite. Also called FdCyd.

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