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histone deacetylase inhibitor

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1 Definition of histone deacetylase inhibitor

Meaning of histone deacetylase inhibitor: A substance that causes a chemical change that stops tumor cells from dividing.

A substance that causes a chemical change that stops tumor cells from dividing. HDAC inhibitors are being studied in the treatment of cancer. Also called HDAC inhibitor.

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