edotreotide

English

Etymology

From [Term?] +‎ -reotide (“somatostatin receptor agonist/antagonist”).

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Noun

edotreotide (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A substance which, when bound to various radionuclides, is used in the treatment and diagnosis of certain cancers.