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Taxol

Noun: Taxol is a chemotherapy medication used to treat various types of cancer. It is derived from the bark of the Pacific yew tree.

Examples:

• She is currently undergoing treatment with taxol for her breast cancer.
• The oncologist prescribed a combination of taxol and other drugs for his leukemia.

Adjective: Taxol is often referred to as a taxane drug due to its chemical composition.

Examples:

• The taxol treatment has shown promising results in shrinking tumor size.
• Researchers are studying the potential side effects of long-term taxol use.

Local Usage: Taxol is a well-known and widely used cancer medication in our local area.

Examples:

• Many cancer patients in our town have benefitted from taxol treatment.
• The local hospital offers taxol therapy as part of their cancer treatment program.

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