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fluoropyrimidine

Meaning of fluoropyrimidine: One of a group of substances used to treat cancer.

Definition of fluoropyrimidine

One of a group of substances used to treat cancer. A fluoropyrimidine is a type of antimetabolite. Examples are capecitabine, floxuridine, and fluorouracil (5-FU).

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