verteporfin

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How do you pronounce verteporfin?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌvɜː(ɹ)tɪˈpɔː(ɹ)fɪn/.

What does verteporfin mean?

A benzoporphyrin derivative used as a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy to eliminate the abnormal blood vessels in the eye associated with conditions such as the wet form of macular degeneration.

How to pronounce verteporfin

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