A substance being studied in the treatment of certain solid tumors, lymphoma, and myeloma. Sodium stibogluconate may block enzymes needed for cancer growth. It is a type of pentavalent antimonial. Also called SSG.
( SOH-dee-um stih-boh-GLOO-koh-nayt )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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