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Carcinogenic Nitrosourea

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Carcinogenic Nitrosourea Definition

Any of several chemically related nitrosourea-derivates that increases the risk of human cancer and are highly lipid-soluble and act by alkylation, carbamoylation, and inhibition of DNA repair. (NCI05)

Carcinogenic Nitrosourea Synonyms

Carcinogenic Nitrosourea

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