Liposome

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Liposome
TermLiposome
Short definitionliposome (LY-poh-some) A very small, fat-like particle made in the laboratory. In medicine, liposomes containing drugs or other substances are used to treat cancer and other diseases. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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liposome - (pronounced) (LY-poh-some) A very small, fat-like particle made in the laboratory. In medicine, liposomes containing drugs or other substances are used to treat cancer and other diseases. Drugs given in liposomes may have fewer side effects and work better than the same drugs given alone

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