Magnetic-targeted carrier

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-005085",
  "term": "Magnetic-targeted carrier",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A tiny bead made from particles of iron and carbon that can be attached to an anticancer drug. A magnet applied from outside the body then can direct the drug to the tumor site. This can keep a larger dose of the drug at the tumor site for a longer period of time, and help protect healthy tissue from the side effects of chemotherapy.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/magnetic-targeted-carrier/"
}