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United States Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Emergency Medical Management
Any substance used to kill fungi (plant-like organisms that do not make chlorophyll), such as yeast and molds.
Industry:Health care
A product made from a plant that is thought to be useful in treating disease or staying healthy. Herbal supplements are taken by mouth.
Industry:Health care
One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukin-10 is made by activated macrophages and by some T lymphocytes. It reduces inflammation by blocking production of cytokines by immune cells. Interleukin-10 also increases antibody production by plasma cells and helps them live longer. Interleukin-10 made in the laboratory is used as a biological response modifier to boost the immune system. It is a type of cytokine. Also called IL-10.
Industry:Health care
The seed of the flax plant. It is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid, fiber, and a compound called lignin. It is being studied in the prevention of several types of cancer. Also called flaxseed.
Industry:Health care
A protein found on the surface of certain types of normal cells and cancer cells. Mesothelin may help these cells stick together and send signals. A higher-than-normal amount of mesothelin is found on some cancer cells, including mesothelioma, pancreatic cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Industry:Health care
A type of drug used to treat symptoms of psychosis. These include hallucinations (sights, sounds, smells, tastes, or touches that a person believes to be real but are not real), delusions (false beliefs), and dementia (loss of the ability to think, remember, learn, make decisions, and solve problems). Most neuroleptic agents block the action of certain chemicals in the nervous system. Also called antipsychotic and antipsychotic agent.
Industry:Health care
A substance that gives color to tissue. Pigments are responsible for the color of skin, eyes, and hair.
Industry:Health care
A health professional who teaches exercises and physical activities that help condition muscles and restore strength and movement.
Industry:Health care
A malignant tumor of either the central nervous system (CNS) or the kidney. Malignant rhabdoid tumors of the CNS often have an abnormality of chromosome 22. These tumors usually occur in children younger than 2 years.
Industry:Health care
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called sarCNU.
Industry:Health care
