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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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hepatoblastoma
Health care; Cancer treatment
A type of liver tumor that occurs in infants and children.
interferon
Health care; Cancer treatment
A biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body's natural response to infections and other diseases). Interferons interfere with the division of cancer cells ...
light-emitting diode therapy
Health care; Cancer treatment
Treatment with drugs that become active and may kill cancer cells when exposed to light. Light-emitting diode therapy is type of photodynamic therapy which uses a special type of ...
mercaptopurine
Health care; Cancer treatment
A drug used to treat acute lymphatic leukemia. It belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites. Also called Purinethol.
neuroendocrine tumor
Health care; Cancer treatment
A tumor that forms from cells that release hormones in response to a signal from the nervous system. Some examples of neuroendocrine tumors are carcinoid tumors, islet cell ...
pelargonium
Health care; Cancer treatment
A type of plant that is native to southern Africa and has white, pink, purple, or red flowers and 3- to 5-lobed leaves. An essential oil that smells like roses is taken from the ...
phototherapy
Health care; Cancer treatment
The treatment of disease with certain types of light. Phototherapy can use lasers, LED, fluorescent lamps, and ultraviolet or infrared radiation. Also called light therapy.
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