Nitrosourea (nye-TRO-so-yoo-REE-ah) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Nitrosourea (nye-TRO-so-yoo-REE-ah)? An anticancer drug that can cross the blood-brain barrier. Carmustine and lomustine are nitrosoureas.

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