Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Estibogluconato sódico
Sodium stibogluconate (SOH-dee-um stib-oh-GLOO-kuh-nayt)
A substance being studied in the treatment of certain solid tumors, lymphoma, and myeloma. Sodium stibogluconate may block enzymes needed for cancer growth. It is a type of pentavalent antimonial. Also called SSG.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.