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Thalidomide

Thalidomide (/θəˈlɪdəmaɪd/) is a medication used primarily to treat certain cancerous conditions and erythema nodosum leprosum, a painful skin condition associated with leprosy.

Etymology

The name "thalidomide" is derived from the Greek words "thalis" (meaning "sea") and "idomai" (meaning "I appear"), referring to the drug's initial discovery in the sea.

Usage

Thalidomide is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer. It is also used to treat erythema nodosum leprosum, a painful skin condition associated with leprosy.

Side Effects

Side effects of thalidomide can include drowsiness, dizziness, and constipation. In severe cases, it can cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy.

Related Terms

  • Myeloma: A type of cancer that begins in the bone marrow.
  • Erythema nodosum leprosum: A painful skin condition associated with leprosy.
  • Leprosy: A chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae.
  • Birth defects: Abnormalities of structure, function, or body metabolism that are present at birth.

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