- liposomal
- A drug preparation that contains the active drug in very tiny fat particles. This fat-encapsulated drug is absorbed better, and its distribution to the tumor site is improved.
English dictionary of cancer terms . 2015.
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Liposomal daunorubicin — is a chemotherapy drug that is FDA approved to treat AIDS related Kaposi s sarcoma. It is also commonly used to treat specific types of leukaemia and non Hodgkin lymphoma. Liposomal daunorubicin is intravenously administered. It utilizes the… … Wikipedia
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liposomal — adjective see liposome … New Collegiate Dictionary
liposomal — See liposome. * * * … Universalium
liposomal — adjective Of or pertaining to liposomes … Wiktionary
liposomal — li·po·so·mal … English syllables
liposomal — adjective see liposome II * * * liposōˈmal adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑lip … Useful english dictionary
liposomal cytarabine — a suspension of cytarabine molecules encapsulated in liposomes; it is a sustained release preparation that is injected intrathecally in the treatment of meningitis associated with lymphoma … Medical dictionary
liposomal daunorubicin — an aqueous solution of the citrate salt of daunorubicin, encapsulated within specifically constructed liposomes; the preparation shows enhanced selectivity for solid tumors in situ compared with that of the hydrochloride salt. It is administered… … Medical dictionary
