English Explanatory Dictionary

verteporfin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A benzoporphyrin derivative used as a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy to eliminate the abnormal blood vessels in the eye associated with conditions such as the wet form of macular degeneration.

Pronunciation

/ˌvɜː(ɹ)tɪˈpɔː(ɹ)fɪn/

Word forms

verteporfin
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