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Fluorouracil

Definition:

Fluorouracil is a chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancer, including breast, colon, rectal, and skin cancer. It belongs to the class of medications called antimetabolites, which work by interfering with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Main Uses:

1. Medical: Fluorouracil is primarily used in the treatment of certain types of cancer. It may be administered intravenously or applied topically in the form of a cream or gel.

2. Cosmetic: In dermatology, fluorouracil is also used for the treatment of actinic keratosis, a precancerous condition characterized by rough, scaly patches on the skin.

Sample Sentences:

1. The oncologist prescribed a combination of fluorouracil and other chemotherapy drugs for the patient's advanced colon cancer.

2. The fluorouracil cream effectively reduced the appearance of actinic keratosis on the patient's face.

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