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What is histone deacetylase inhibitor?
Pronunciation: /histone* deacetylase* ˌɪnˈhɪbətər/
histone deacetylase inhibitor
Definition
A substance that causes a chemical change that stops tumor cells from dividing. Histone deacetylase inhibitors are being studied in the treatment of cancer. Also called HDAC inhibitor.