loading...| Preferred Name |
Chemotherapy |
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| ID |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CMDO/CM1681 |
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CM1681 |
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(NCI) The use of synthetic or naturally-occurring chemicals for the treatment of diseases. Although this term is used to describe any therapy involving the use of chemical-based agents, it is particularly used to refer to the use of chemical-based agents to treat cancer. Antineoplastic chemotherapy works by arresting or killing the growth and spread of cancer cells. Chemotherapy may also include agents that enhance immune function or alter hormonal activity. (NCI) A combination of multiple drugs used in standard or clinical trial treatments. The order, dosage or dosing interval of the individual ingredients may not be specified. |
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Chemotherapy |
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| prefLabel |
Chemotherapy |
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| seeAlso |
Cancer chemotherapy Combination Chemotherapy Regimen Chemotherapy Regimen or Agent Combination Administration of antineoplastic agent Chemotherapy Regimen Chemotherapy, Cancer, General Cancer chemotherapy regimen Administration chemotherapy Chemo |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0392920 |
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