Hematoporphyrin Derivative at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Hematoporphyrin Derivative? A drug used in photodynamic therapy that is absorbed by tumor cells. When exposed to light, it becomes active and kills the cancer cells.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Tyler
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