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Meaning of Thalomid: A drug that is used to treat multiple myeloma in patients who have just been diagnosed, and a painful skin disease related to leprosy.

Definition of Thalomid

A drug that is used to treat multiple myeloma in patients who have just been diagnosed, and a painful skin disease related to leprosy. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Thalomid belongs to the family of drugs called angiogenesis inhibitors. Also called thalidomide.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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