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nitrosourea

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[nahy-troh-soh-yoo-ree-uh] / naɪˌtroʊ soʊ jʊˈri ə /

noun

Pharmacology.
  1. any of various lipid-soluble, synthetic or naturally occurring alkylating agents that can cross the blood-brain barrier: used in the treatment of certain brain cancers.


Etymology

Origin of nitrosourea

nitroso- + urea

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