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fluorouracil A pyrimidine analog that is an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with DNA synthesis by blocking the thymidylate synthetase conversion of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid.


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(5-FU, 5-FU Lederle, Adrucil, Efudex, Fluoroplex, Fluorouracil Mononitrate, Neofluor)


Related Definitions:
Floxuridine
Fluorodeoxyuridylate
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