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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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sarcomatoid carcinoma
Health care; Cancer treatment
A type of cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs and that contains long spindle-shaped cells. Also called spindle cell cancer.
steroid
Health care; Cancer treatment
Any of a group of lipids (fats) that have a certain chemical structure. Steroids occur naturally in plants and animals or they may be made in the laboratory. Examples of steroids ...
tissue plasminogen activator
Health care; Cancer treatment
An enzyme made in the body that helps dissolve blood clots. A form of this enzyme is made in the laboratory to treat heart attacks, strokes, and clots in the lungs. It is also ...
virus-neutralizing antibody
Health care; Cancer treatment
An antibody that binds to a virus and interferes with its ability to infect a cell.
hepatobiliary
Health care; Cancer treatment
Having to do with the liver, bile ducts, and/or gallbladder.
interfering thought
Health care; Cancer treatment
An unpleasant memory or idea that occurs often in a person’s everyday thoughts and keeps him or her from thinking about other things. Interfering thoughts can make sleep difficult ...
light therapy
Health care; Cancer treatment
The treatment of disease with certain types of light. Light therapy can use lasers, LED, fluorescent lamps, and ultraviolet or infrared radiation. Also called phototherapy.
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