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    GlossaryHydroxyurea

    medication that inhibits DNA synthesis to treat cancer and blood disorders

    Hydroxyurea, also known as hydroxycarbamide, is a medication primarily used to treat certain types of cancer, such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, and blood disorders like sickle cell anemia. It works by inhibiting DNA synthesis, which helps to slow the growth of cancer cells and reduce the frequency of painful sickle cell crises.

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