Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Entinostat (en-tih-NOH-stat)
A substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. It blocks enzymes needed for cell division and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor. Also called HDAC inhibitor SNDX-275 and SNDX-275.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.