verteporfin

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/ˌvɜː(ɹ)tɪˈpɔː(ɹ)fɪn/

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounverteporfin (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA 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.
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