chlorambucil

Definition of chlorambucil
National Cancer Institute

chlorambucil

(klor-AM-byoo-sil)
A drug used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, and certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Chlorambucil damages the cell’s DNA and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called Leukeran.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms