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What is

chlorambucil

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Pronunciation: /chlorambucil*/

chlorambucil

Definition

A drug used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, and certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Chlorambucil damages the cell’s DNA and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called Leukeran.