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mitotic activity
Health care; Cancer treatment
Having to do with the presence of dividing (proliferating) cells. Cancer tissue generally has more mitotic activity than normal tissues.
nutrient
Health care; Cancer treatment
A chemical compound (such as protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamin, or mineral) contained in foods. These compounds are used by the body to function and grow.
parasympathetic nervous system
Health care; Cancer treatment
The part of the nervous system that slows the heart, dilates blood vessels, decreases pupil size, increases digestive juices, and relaxes muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.
pomegranate
Health care; Cancer treatment
A subtropical shrub or tree. Juice from the fruit may contain substances that decrease or slow the rise of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. It is being studied for its ability to delay or ...
rectal
Health care; Cancer treatment
By or having to do with the rectum. The rectum is the last several inches of the large intestine closest to the anus.
sickle cell disease
Health care; Cancer treatment
An inherited disease in which the red blood cells have an abnormal crescent shape, block small blood vessels, and do not last as long as normal red blood cells. Sickle cell disease is caused by a ...
reconstructive surgery
Health care; Cancer treatment
Surgery that is done to reshape or rebuild (reconstruct) a part of the body changed by previous surgery.
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