Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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NDV
Newcastle disease virus. A bird virus that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It may be used to kill cancer cells directly, or it may be given as a cancer vaccine to stimulate the body’s immune system. NDV is a type of biological response modifier and vaccine therapy. Also called Newcastle disease virus.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.