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| Ginger | |
|---|---|
| Term | Ginger |
| Short definition | gimatecan (jih-muh-TEE-kan) A substance being studied for the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of topoisomerase inhibitors. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
ginger - (pronounced) (JIN-Jer) A single-rooted herb used in cooking and by some cultures to treat nausea, vomiting, and certain other ailments. It is being studied to treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. The scientific name is Zingiber officianale
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