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Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
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Any tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets the activity of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase. Inhibition of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase may inhibit the growth of epidermal-lineage tumor cells, especially those that overexpress epidermal growth factor receptor. [ ]
Term info
Label
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
Synonyms
- EGFR Blocker
- EGFR Inhibitor
- EGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
- EGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
- EGFR-TK Inhibitor
- Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitor
- Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
- Epidermal Growth-Factor Receptor Inhibitors
Legacy Concept Name
Epidermal_Growth_Factor_Receptor_Tyrosine_Kinase_Inhibitor
Preferred Name
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
Semantic Type
Chemical Viewed Functionally
UMLS CUI
C1443775
code
C2167