Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Amplimexon (AM-plih-MEK-son)
A substance that is being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer, including pancreatic, lung, breast, prostate, melanoma, and multiple myeloma. It belongs to the family of drugs called cyanoaziridine derivatives. Also called imexon.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.