Anthracycline at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Anthracycline? A type of antibiotic that comes from the fungus Streptococcus peucetius. Anthracyclines are used as treatments for cancer. Daunorubicin, doxorubicin, and epirubicin are anthracyclines.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Miles
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