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lutetium texaphyrin

Meaning of lutetium texaphyrin: A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer using photodynamic therapy.

Definition of lutetium texaphyrin

A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer using photodynamic therapy. It belongs to the family of drugs called metallotexaphyrins. Also called motexafin lutetium.

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