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What is vascular endothelial growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor?

Pronunciation: /ˈvæskjələr ˌɛndoʊˈθiˌliəl groʊθ ˈfæktər riˈsɛptər tyrosine* kinase* ˌɪnˈhɪbətər/

vascular endothelial growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor

Definition

A substance that blocks an enzyme needed to form blood vessels. Also called VEGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor.