noun
- Plural of hydroxyurea; a class of chemical compounds containing a hydroxyl group and a urea group, used primarily as anticancer and antimicrobial agents in medicine.
Usage: technical; medical/pharmaceutical
Examples
- Hydroxyureas are used in the treatment of certain blood disorders and cancers.
- The drug hydroxyurea belongs to the family of hydroxyureas and is commonly prescribed for sickle cell disease.
- Researchers are studying new hydroxyureas to improve efficacy and reduce side effects.
- Several hydroxyureas have been approved by the FDA for clinical use.