Health care

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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genetic counseling

Health care; Cancer treatment

A communication process between a specially trained health professional and a person concerned about the genetic risk of disease. The person's family and personal medical history ...

hyperalimentation

Health care; Cancer treatment

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

clonidine

Health care; Cancer treatment

The active ingredient in a drug used to treat high blood pressure. It is also being studied in the treatment of certain types of cancer pain. It blocks the release of chemicals ...

clofarabine

Health care; Cancer treatment

A drug used to treat certain types of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Clofarabine is a type of ...

dermatologist

Health care; Cancer treatment

A doctor who has special training to diagnose and treat skin problems.

energy balance

Health care; Cancer treatment

In biology, the state at which the number of calories eaten equals the number of calories used. Energy balance is affected by physical activity, body size, amount of body fat and ...