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    GlossaryEtoposide

    chemotherapy drug that inhibits DNA replication in cancer cells

    Etoposide, also known as VP-16, is a chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancer, including lung cancer, testicular cancer, and certain types of lymphomas. It works by inhibiting the enzyme topoisomerase II, which is essential for DNA replication and cell division, thereby preventing cancer cells from multiplying.

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