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Meaning of fluorouracil | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌflʊə.ɹə(ʊ)ˈjʊə.ɹə.sɪl

Definitions

A fluorine-substituted derivative of uracil C₄H₃FN₂O₂ which inhibits DNA synthesis and is used as a chemotherapy drug in the treatment of cancer.

countable, uncountable

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

fluorouridine Fluorspar fluorvesuvianite fluoryl fluosilicate fluosphere

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