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serous membrane
Health care; Cancer treatment
The outer lining of organs and body cavities of the abdomen and chest, including the stomach. Also called serosa.
surface electrode
Health care; Cancer treatment
A small device that is attached to the skin to measure or cause electrical activity in the tissue under it. Surface electrodes may be used to look for problems with muscles and nerves.
transurethral biopsy
Health care; Cancer treatment
A procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the prostate for examination under a microscope. A thin, lighted tube is inserted through the urethra into the prostate, and a small piece of ...
zidovudine
Health care; Cancer treatment
A drug that inhibits the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS. It is a type of systemic antiviral. Also called AZT.
carbendazim
Health care; Cancer treatment
An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called antifungal agents.
compression pump
Health care; Cancer treatment
A machine used to keep blood and lymph flowing by pushing air through bands or sleeves that are placed on the arms or legs.
dipyridamole
Health care; Cancer treatment
A drug that prevents blood cell clumping and enhances the effectiveness of fluorouracil and other chemotherapeutic agents.
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