Steritalc

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-008312",
  "term": "Steritalc",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A mist or powdered form of the mineral magnesium silicate that is used to prevent malignant pleural effusions from coming back. Malignant pleural effusion is a condition in which cancer causes an abnormal collection of fluid in the space between the lung and chest wall. When Steritalc is given through a tube inserted into the pleural space, it causes the space to close up so fluid cannot collect there. Steritalc is a type of sclerosing agent. Also called Sclerosol Intrapleural Aerosol, Sterile Talc Powder, and talc.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Sclerosol Intrapleural Aerosol",
    "Sterile Talc Powder",
    "talc"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/steritalc/"
}