Verteporfin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌvɜː(ɹ)tɪˈpɔː(ɹ)fɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Verteporfin is a noun meaning 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.
Meaning
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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include talaporfin, temoporfin, trimethylpsoralen, photofrin, pirprofen, photolarvicide.
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