Mifeprex
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Term | Mifeprex |
Short definition | Mifeprex - (pronounced) (MIH-feh-PREX) A drug used to terminate early pregnancies. It is also being studied in the treatment of some cancers and other conditions. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Mifeprex - (pronounced) (MIH-feh-PREX) A drug used to terminate early pregnancies. It is also being studied in the treatment of some cancers and other conditions. Mifeprex blocks the action of progesterone, a hormone that helps some cancers grow. It's a type of antiprogesterone. Also called mifepristone and RU 486
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