A substance that is being studied for the prevention of nonmelanoma skin cancer. It is an anti-inflammatory drug that is applied to the skin to relieve irritation, rashes, and infections. It belongs to the family of drugs called topical corticosteroids.
( try-am-SIH-noh-lone )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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