Herceptin
/ (hərˈsɛptɪn) /
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noun
trademark a monoclonal antibody that inhibits the protein that can fuel tumour growth, used in the treatment of breast cancer
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How to use Herceptin in a sentence
The manufacturer of Herceptin charges approximately $5,100 per month for the drug.