Herceptin
/ (hərˈsɛptɪn) /
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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Example sentences from the Web for Herceptin
The manufacturer of Herceptin charges approximately $5,100 per month for the drug.
Medical definitions for Herceptin
Herceptin
[ hûr-sĕp′tn ]
A trademark for the drug trastuzumab.
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