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Meaning of palonosetron: The active ingredient in a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment.

Definition of palonosetron

The active ingredient in a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment. Palonosetron is a type of serotonin receptor antagonist and a type of antiemetic.

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