Organic Chemical
azoxymethane Audio
[ ay-zok-see-meh-thayn ]
Subclass of:
Azo Compounds
Definitions related to azoxymethane:
  • A potent carcinogen and neurotoxic compound. It is particularly effective in inducing colon carcinomas.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A substance that is used in cancer research to cause colon tumors in laboratory animals. This is done to test new diets, drugs, and procedures for use in cancer prevention and treatment.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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