THIO TEPA
\θˌa͡ɪə͡ʊ tˈɛpə], \θˌaɪəʊ tˈɛpə], \θ_ˌaɪ_əʊ t_ˈɛ_p_ə]\
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A very toxic alkylating antineoplastic agent also used as an insect sterilant. It causes skin, gastrointestinal, CNS, and bone marrow damage. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), thiotepa may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck Index, 11th ed).
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