hydroxyurea

American  

[hahy-drok-see-yoo-ree-uh, -yoor-ee-uh] / haɪˌdrɒk si yʊˈri ə, -ˈyʊər i ə /

noun

Pharmacology.

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

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Etymology

Origin of hydroxyurea

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.

From Seattle Times

After hydroxyurea treatment, results showed a substantial decrease in the incidence of these infections.

From Science Daily

The only death in a child on hydroxyurea treatment occurred four days after starting treatment, providing insufficient time for hydroxyurea to have an effect.

From Science Daily

"We believe incorporating hydroxyurea treatment as the standard of care for sickle cell anemia across Africa will not only reduce infections but will more importantly save countless lives."

From Science Daily

Clinical research led by Indiana University School of Medicine investigators and their collaborators in Uganda has revealed that hydroxyurea significantly reduces infections in children with sickle cell anemia.

From Science Daily