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Health care

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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modality

Health care; Cancer treatment

A method of treatment. For example, surgery and chemotherapy are treatment modalities.

octreotide

Health care; Cancer treatment

A drug similar to the naturally occurring growth hormone inhibitor somatostatin. Octreotide is used to treat diarrhea and flushing associated with certain types of tumors.

parenteral nutrition

Health care; Cancer treatment

A form of nutrition that is delivered into a vein. Parenteral nutrition does not use the digestive system. It may be given to people who are unable to absorb nutrients through the ...

port-a-cath

Health care; Cancer treatment

An implanted device through which blood may be withdrawn and drugs may be infused without repeated needle sticks. Also called port.

red blood cell

Health care; Cancer treatment

A cell that carries oxygen to all parts of the body. Also called erythrocyte and RBC.

signaling pathway

Health care; Cancer treatment

Describes a group of molecules in a cell that work together to control one or more cell functions, such as cell division or cell death. After the first molecule in a pathway ...