pentetic acid /pen·te·tic ac·id/ (pen-tet´ik) diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid, DTPA; a chelating agent (iron) with the general properties of the edetates; used in preparing radiopharmaceuticals.
pentetic acid
pen·tet·ic acid (p n-tt  k)n. Diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid; a chelating agent, especially for iron but also showing an affinity for heavy metals that is used in the treatment of iron-storage disease and poisoning from heavy and radioactive metals. |
pentetic acid
diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid, an iron-chelating agent.
pentetic acid
Oncology An EDTA that protects tissues from chemotherapy-induced toxicity. See Leukovorin rescue.
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