fluorouracil

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Pronunciation

/ˌflʊə.ɹə(ʊ)ˈjʊə.ɹə.sɪl/

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/ˌflʊə.ɹə(ʊ)ˈjʊə.ɹə.sɪl/ · /ˌflɔː.ɹə(ʊ)ˈjʊə.ɹə.sɪl/ · /ˌflɔː.ɹə(ʊ)ˈjɔː.ɹə.sɪl/ · /ˌflʊɹ.oʊˈjʊɹ.əˌsɪl/

Definition of fluorouracil

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A fluorine-substituted derivative of uracil C₄H₃FN₂O₂ which inhibits DNA synthesis and is used as a chemotherapy drug in the treatment of cancer.

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From fluoro- + uracil.

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