Bevacizumab (be-vuh-SIZ-uh-mab) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Bevacizumab (be-vuh-SIZ-uh-mab)? A monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of colorectal cancer that has spread. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. It may prevent the growth of new blood vessels from surrounding tissue to a solid tumor. Also called Avas

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