hydroxyurea

[hahy-drok-see-yoo-ree-uh, -yoor-ee-uh]

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a synthetic compound, CH 4 N 2 O 2 , used in cancer therapy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydroxyurea¹

First recorded in 1945–50; hydroxy- + urea

Example Sentences

Many receive doses of hydroxyurea, a drug that can reduce periods of severe pain and other complications, and researchers there are studying its effectiveness in Ugandan children.

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"Our investigation provides powerful justifications for hydroxyurea's use in children with sickle cell anemia in Africa," said Dr. Chandy John, the Ryan White Professor of Pediatrics at IU School of Medicine and co-lead investigator of the latest study.

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"Given the high rates of infection in this region, we hope our evidence will encourage ministries of health to continue supporting and expanding access to hydroxyurea for young patients who can greatly benefit from the treatment."

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While hydroxyurea has had U.S.

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As hydroxyurea has become more recognized in African countries for its effectiveness in treating sickle-cell-related complications, John and his colleagues noticed a knowledge gap about the treatment's effect on infections.

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