An herbal product sold as an over-the-counter treatment for depression. It is being studied for its ability to lessen certain side effects of cancer treatment. Also called St. John’s wort.
( hy-PAYR-ih-kum per-fuh-RAY-tum )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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