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Term | BCG |
Short definition | BCG - A weakened form of the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) that does not cause disease. BCG is used in a solution to stimulate the immune system in the treatment of bladder cancer and as a vaccine to prevent tuberculosis. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
BCG - A weakened form of the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) that does not cause disease. BCG is used in a solution to stimulate the immune system in the treatment of bladder cancer and as a vaccine to prevent tuberculosis. Also called Bacillus Calmette-Guérin
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on BCG
- Wikipedia's article - BCG
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