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doubling time

In biology, the amount of time it takes for one cell to divide or for a group of cells (such as a tumor) to double in size. The doubling time is different for … [Read more...]

douche

A procedure in which water or a medicated solution is used to clean the vagina and cervix. … [Read more...]

dovitinib lactate

The orally bioavailable lactate salt of a benzimidazole-quinolinone compound with potential antineoplastic activity. Dovitinib strongly binds to fibroblast … [Read more...]

Down syndrome

A disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21 and characterized by mental retardation and distinguishing physical features. … [Read more...]

Dox-SL

(Other name for: pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride) … [Read more...]

doxazosin

A drug used to treat high blood pressure and urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. It relaxes muscle tissue in blood vessels and in the prostate. … [Read more...]

doxazosin mesylate

A drug used to treat high blood pressure and urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. It relaxes muscle tissue in blood vessels and in the prostate. … [Read more...]

doxercalciferol

A substance being studied in the prevention of recurrent prostate cancer. It is a type of vitamin D analog. … [Read more...]

doxifluridine

A fluoropyrimidine derivative and oral prodrug of the antineoplastic agent 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) with antitumor activity. Doxifluridine, designed to circumvent … [Read more...]

DOXIL

(Other name for: pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride) … [Read more...]