BROMODEOXYURIDINE
\bɹˈɒmə͡ʊdˌɒksjuːɹˌɪdiːn], \bɹˈɒməʊdˌɒksjuːɹˌɪdiːn], \b_ɹ_ˈɒ_m_əʊ_d_ˌɒ_k_s_j_uː_ɹ_ˌɪ_d_iː_n]\
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A nucleoside that substitutes for thymidine in DNA and thus acts as an antimetabolite. It causes breaks in chromosomes and has been proposed as an antiviral and antineoplastic agent. It has been given orphan drug status for use in the treatment of primary brain tumors.
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