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Of or pertaining to the prevention and treatment of illness, and the preservation of physical and mental well-being, through the services provided by medical professionals.

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exatecan mesylate

Health care; Cancer treatment

An anticancer drug that is a type of topoisomerase inhibitor. Also called DX-8951f.

genomic profile

Health care; Cancer treatment

Information about all the genes in an organism, including variations, gene expression, and the way those genes interact with each other and with the environment. A genomic profile ...

hyperuricemia

Health care; Cancer treatment

A buildup of uric acid (a byproduct of metabolism) in the blood. Hyperuricemia is a side effect of some anticancer drugs.

synovial sarcoma

Health care; Cancer treatment

A malignant tumor that develops in the synovial membrane of the joints.

tuberculosis

Health care; Cancer treatment

A disease caused by a specific type of bacteria that spreads from one person to another through the air. Tuberculosis can affect many parts of the body, but most often affects the ...

carcinostatic

Health care; Cancer treatment

Pertaining to slowing or stopping the growth of cancer.

conization

Health care; Cancer treatment

Surgery to remove a cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix and cervical canal. Conization may be used to diagnose or treat a cervical condition. Also called cone biopsy.