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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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herbal supplement

Health care; Cancer treatment

A product made from a plant that is thought to be useful in treating disease or staying healthy. Herbal supplements are taken by mouth.

interleukin-10

Health care; Cancer treatment

One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukin-10 is made by activated macrophages and by some T lymphocytes. ...

linseed

Health care; Cancer treatment

The seed of the flax plant. It is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid, fiber, and a compound called lignin. It is being studied in the prevention of several types of cancer. Also ...

mesothelin

Health care; Cancer treatment

A protein found on the surface of certain types of normal cells and cancer cells. Mesothelin may help these cells stick together and send signals. A higher-than-normal amount of ...

neuroleptic agent

Health care; Cancer treatment

A type of drug used to treat symptoms of psychosis. These include hallucinations (sights, sounds, smells, tastes, or touches that a person believes to be real but are not real), ...