chemotherapeutic index

noun

: the ratio of the maximum tolerated dose of a chemical agent used in chemotherapy to its minimum effective dose

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“Chemotherapeutic index.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chemotherapeutic%20index. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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