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Term: Paclitaxel

Description:

Paclitaxel is a chemotherapy medication used to treat various types of cancer, including breast, ovarian, and lung cancer. It is derived from the bark of the Pacific yew tree and belongs to a class of drugs called taxanes. Paclitaxel works by preventing cancer cells from dividing and growing.

Senses:

Sense 1: Noun - Medication

Paclitaxel, as a medication, is administered intravenously to cancer patients.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed paclitaxel to treat her breast cancer.

Sense 2: Noun - Active Ingredient

Paclitaxel is the active ingredient in several cancer-fighting drugs.

Example sentence: The chemotherapy drug contained a high concentration of paclitaxel.

Usage:

Paclitaxel is commonly used in combination with other drugs to enhance its effectiveness in cancer treatment. It may also be used as a single therapy, depending on the specific cancer type and stage.

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