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delirium

Health care; Cancer treatment

A mental state in which a person is confused, disoriented, and not able to think or remember clearly. The person may also be agitated and have hallucinations, and extreme excitement.

endometrial hyperplasia

Health care; Cancer treatment

An abnormal overgrowth of the endometrium (the layer of cells that lines the uterus). There are four types of endometrial hyperplasia: simple endometrial hyperplasia, complex endometrial hyperplasia, ...

foretinib

Health care; Cancer treatment

A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. Foretinib blocks enzymes involved in the growth and spread of tumor cells. It may also prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need ...

hepatic

Health care; Cancer treatment

Refers to the liver.

insulin glargine recombinant

Health care; Cancer treatment

A drug used to control the amount of sugar in the blood of patients with diabetes. It is a form of the hormone insulin that is made in the laboratory. Insulin glargine recombinant controls blood ...

ras gene family

Health care; Cancer treatment

A family of genes that may cause cancer when they are mutated (changed). They make proteins that are involved in cell signaling pathways, cell growth, and apoptosis (cell death). Agents that block ...

salivary gland

Health care; Cancer treatment

A gland in the mouth that produces saliva.

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