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Cancer - (...TEH-truh-i-oh-doh-THY-roh-neen) A hormone that is made by the thyroid gland and contains iodine. L-3,5,5'-tetraiodothyronine increases the rate of chemical reactions in cells and helps control growth and development. L-3,5,5'-tetraiodothyronine can also be made in the laboratory and is used to treat thyroid disorders. Also called T4, thyroxin, and thyroxine.
National Cancer Institute - Cite This Source - This Definition - Browse Related Terms: growth hormone, L-3,5,5'-tetraiodothyronine, T4, thyroxin, thyroxine
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Cancer - A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer.
National Cancer Institute - Cite This Source - This Definition - Browse Related Terms: ABT-510, anetholtrithione, aplidine, arginine butyrate, brostallicin, CHS 828, CP-609,754, CP4071, cytochlor, DFMO, difluoromethylornithine, DJ-927, fotemustine, hydrazine sulfate, KRN7000, L-377,202, peldesine, phenylacetate, pilot study, pyrazine diazohydroxide, sequential treatment, UGT1A1
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Cancer - An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called enzyme inhibitors. It may inhibit the transformation of normal cells into cancer cells.
National Cancer Institute - Cite This Source - This Definition - Browse Related Terms: aminoglutethimide, anastrozole, anhydrovinblastine, batimastat, BAY 12-9566, carboxyamidotriazole, CI-980, IM-862, L-778,123, lonafarnib, marimastat, MDL 101,731, mivobulin isethionate, SCH 66336, T138067, teniposide
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Cancer - Research done in a laboratory. These studies may use test tubes or animals to find out if a drug, procedure, or treatment is likely to be useful. Laboratory studies take place before any testing is done in humans.
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Cancer - A medical procedure that involves testing a sample of blood, urine, or other substance from the body. Tests can help determine a diagnosis, plan treatment, check to see if treatment is working, or monitor the disease over time.
National Cancer Institute - Cite This Source - This Definition - Browse Related Terms: fecal occult blood test, Fecal occult blood test (FOBT), FOBT, iFOBT, immunoassay fecal occult blood test, immunochemical fecal occult blood test, immunologic fecal occult blood test, Screening test, Stool test
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Cancer - A gland that secretes tears. The lacrimal glands are found in the upper, outer part of each eye socket.
National Cancer Institute - Cite This Source - This Definition - Browse Related Terms: acne, Adenosis, apocrine gland, Apocrine Metaplasia, breast (brest), Colostrum, cystic fibrosis, eccrine gland, gastric atrophy, genital, gland, mammary gland, Montgomery Glands, saliva, salivary gland, sebum
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Cancer - (LAK-tik A-sid) A substance made from sugars in milk, by the action of certain enzymes. It is used in skin care products to reduce wrinkles and soften the skin. It is also being studied in the treatment of hand-foot syndrome (a condition marked by pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, or redness of the hands or feet) in patients receiving chemotherapy. Lactic acid is also made in muscles in the body and is used in many chemical processes in the body. It is a type of alpha hydroxyl acid.
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Breast Cancer - (lack tih' fer us)the part of the breast that carries the milk to the nipple.
DoD Breast Health Program South - Cite This Source - This Definition - Browse Related Terms: Acini, alveoli, areola, Bulbs, Ducts (milk), Fore milk, Hind milk, Lactiferous sinuses, Lobes, lobule, nipple
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Breast Cancer - (lack-tih'-fer-us si'-nus-sehz)the part of the breast that collects the milk and holds it until it is released through the nipple.
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Cancer - (LAK-toh-fayr-in) A protein that is found in milk, tears, mucus, bile, and some white blood cells and is being studied in the treatment and prevention of cancer. It is involved in fighting against infection and inflammation and it acts as an antioxidant.
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Cancer - The inability to digest or absorb lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products.
National Cancer Institute - Cite This Source - This Definition - Browse Related Terms: Acini, alveoli, Bulbs, Ducts (milk), Fore milk, Hind milk, Lactiferous ducts, Lactiferous sinuses, lobule, nipple, nipple discharge