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Preferred term

Mitotane  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Entry terms

  • Mytotan
  • o,p-DDD
  • ortho,para DDD
  • ortho,para-DDD

Scope note

  • A derivative of the insecticide DICHLORODIPHENYLDICHLOROETHANE that specifically inhibits cells of the adrenal cortex and their production of hormones. It is used to treat adrenocortical tumors and causes CNS damage, but no bone marrow depression.

History note

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D008939

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