NCX 4016

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-005705",
  "term": "NCX 4016",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A substance being studied in the prevention of colorectal cancer. It is a form of aspirin that gives off nitric oxide gas and is less irritating to the lining of the stomach than plain aspirin. It is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Also called nitric oxide-releasing acetylsalicylic acid derivative.",
  "synonyms": [
    "nitric oxide-releasing acetylsalicylic acid derivative"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/ncx-4016/"
}