Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Filgrastim
A colony-stimulating factor that stimulates the production of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). It is a cytokine that is a type of hematopoietic (blood-forming) agent. Also called G-CSF and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.