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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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hyperglycemia
Health care; Cancer treatment
Higher than normal amount of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. Hyperglycemia can be a sign of diabetes or other conditions. Also called high blood sugar.
lymphocyte
Health care; Cancer treatment
A type of immune cell that is made in the bone marrow and is found in the blood and in lymph tissue. The two main types of lymphocytes are B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes. B ...
mitotic inhibitor
Health care; Cancer treatment
A type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division). They are used to treat cancer. Also called antimitotic agent.
nutritional counseling
Health care; Cancer treatment
A process by which a health professional with special training in nutrition helps people make healthy food choices and form healthy eating habits. In cancer treatment, the goal of ...
parathyroid cancer
Health care; Cancer treatment
A rare cancer that forms in tissues of one or more of the parathyroid glands (four pea-sized glands in the neck that make parathyroid hormone, which helps the body store and use ...
population study
Health care; Cancer treatment
A study of a group of individuals taken from the general population who share a common characteristic, such as age, sex, or health condition. This group may be studied for ...
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