Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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FdCyd
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It may prevent the growth of tumors by stopping cancer cells from dividing and by killing them. It is a type of antimetabolite. Also called 5-fluoro-2-deoxycytidine.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.