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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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sigmoidoscopy
Health care; Cancer treatment
Examination of the lower colon using a sigmoidoscope, inserted into the rectum. A sigmoidoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also ...
synthetic retinoid
Health care; Cancer treatment
A substance related to vitamin A that is produced in a laboratory.
tumescent mastectomy
Health care; Cancer treatment
A type of surgery to remove the breast. The breast is injected with a liquid mixture of salts and small amounts of two drugs. These drugs are lidocaine, to numb the area, and ...
consecutive case series
Health care; Cancer treatment
A clinical study that includes all eligible patients identified by the researchers during the study registration period. The patients are treated in the order in which they are ...
dong quai
Health care; Cancer treatment
An herb native to China. A substance taken from the roots has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat menstrual and menopausal problems. Dong quai may increase the ...
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