fluorouracil
/ˌflʊroʊˈjʊrəsɪl/
noun
- A drug used to treat certain types of cancer, especially skin, breast, and colon cancer, by stopping cancer cells from growing.
- Researchers are studying new ways to make fluorouracil more effective against tumors.
- The doctor prescribed fluorouracil cream for the patient's skin cancer.
- Fluorouracil is often given through an IV during chemotherapy sessions.