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sensor
Health care; Cancer treatment
A device that responds to a stimulus, such as heat, light, or pressure, and generates a signal that can be measured or interpreted.
supplemental oxygen therapy
Health care; Cancer treatment
Treatment in which a storage tank of oxygen or a machine called a compressor is used to give oxygen to people with breathing problems. It may be given through a nose tube, a mask, or a tent. The ...
transitional cell cancer
Health care; Cancer treatment
Cancer that forms in transitional cells in the lining of the bladder, ureter, or renal pelvis (the part of the kidney that collects, holds, and drains urine). Transitional cells are cells that can ...
yoga
Health care; Cancer treatment
An ancient system of practices used to balance the mind and body through exercise, meditation (focusing thoughts), and control of breathing and emotions. Yoga is being studied as a way to relieve ...
candidosis
Health care; Cancer treatment
A condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist skin areas of the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system, but can be a side effect of ...
complete response
Health care; Cancer treatment
The disappearance of all signs of cancer in response to treatment. This does not always mean the cancer has been cured. Also called complete remission.
dihydrotestosterone
Health care; Cancer treatment
A hormone made from testosterone in the prostate, testes, and certain other tissues. It is needed to develop and maintain male sex characteristics, such as facial hair, deep voice, and muscle growth. ...
