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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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carcinoid syndrome
Health care; Cancer treatment
A combination of symptoms caused by the release of serotonin and other substances from carcinoid tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include flushing of the face, ...
cone biopsy
Health care; Cancer treatment
Surgery to remove a cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix and cervical canal. Cone biopsy may be used to diagnose or treat a cervical condition. Also called conization.
distraction
Health care; Cancer treatment
In medicine, a pain relief method that takes the patient's attention away from the pain.
estrogen blocker
Health care; Cancer treatment
A substance that keeps cells from making or using estrogen (a hormone that plays a role in female sex characteristics, the menstrual cycle, and pregnancy). Estrogen blockers may ...
general anesthesia
Health care; Cancer treatment
A temporary loss of feeling and a complete loss of awareness that feels like a very deep sleep. It is caused by special drugs or other substances called anesthetics. General ...
hydroxychloroquine
Health care; Cancer treatment
A substance that decreases immune responses in the body. It is used to treat some autoimmune diseases, and is being studied as a treatment for graft-versus-host disease. ...
investigational drug
Health care; Cancer treatment
A substance that has been tested in a laboratory and has gotten approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be tested in people. An investigational drug may be ...
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