Medicine definitions beginning with T

A hormone that is made by the thyroid gland and contains iodine. T4 increases the rate of chemical reactions in cells and helps control growth and development. T4 can also be made in the laboratory and is used to treat thyroid disorders. Also called L-3,5,5'-tetraiodothyronine, thyroxin, and thyroxine.
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Browse Related Terms: growth hormone, L-3,5,5'-tetraiodothyronine, thyroxin, thyroxine

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(... LY-poh-SOH-mul LOH-shun) A lotion being studied in the treatment of skin cancer and a skin condition called xeroderma pigmentosum. It has an enzyme contained in very tiny, fat-like particles. The enzyme repairs damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. T4N5 liposomal lotion is a type of DNA repair enzyme topical agent. Also called Dimericine.
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Browse Related Terms: ABT-888, AZD2281, Dimericine, dornase alfa inhalation solution, Pulmozyme, sedoxantrone trihydrochloride

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A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called tubulin-binding agents.
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Browse Related Terms: ABT-751, annamycin, atamestane, BAY 56-3722, BAY 59-8862, BBR 3464, beta alethine, BG00001, BL22 immunotoxin, budesonide, CC-8490, cevimeline, E7070, E7389, EP-2101, EPO906, epratuzumab, ERA-923, everolimus, gabapentin, GTI-2040, lometrexol, MLN2704, MLN591DM1, modafinil, nimustine, OGX-011, perifosine, phenylbutyrate, PI-88, pirfenidone, porfiromycin, PV701, pyrazoloacridine, R-flurbiprofen, ravuconazole, rebeccamycin, rhizoxin, RPR 109881A, SJG-136, staurosporine, talotrexin, taurolidine, Virulizin, XRP9881

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A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the families of drugs called synthetic retinoids and angiogenesis inhibitors.
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Browse Related Terms: 2-methoxyestradiol, AE-941, AG3340, Angiozyme, CP-547,632, prinomastat, RPI.4610, squalamine lactate

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Rapid beating of the heart, usually defined as greater than 100 beats per minute.
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Browse Related Terms: cardiac, cardiotoxicity, Congestive heart failure, thrombohemorrhagic event

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Rapid breathing.
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Browse Related Terms: asthma, DNR order, do not resuscitate order, dyspnea, polysomnogram, pulmonary rehabilitation education, vital

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A drug used to help reduce the risk of rejection by the body of organ and bone marrow transplants.
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Browse Related Terms: aplastic anemia, autologous bone marrow, autologous bone marrow transplantation, bone marrow, bone marrow ablation, bone marrow cancer, CD34 antigen, graft-versus-tumor, hepatic veno-occlusive disease, IBMFS, inherited bone marrow failure syndrome, T-cell depletion, total-body irradiation

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A protein/sugar complex found on the surface of many cancer cells, including breast, colon, and pancreatic cells.
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Browse Related Terms: exocrine pancreas cell, pancreas, pancreatic duct, pancreatic enzyme, pancreatic juice

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A form of traditional Chinese mind/body exercise and meditation that uses slow sets of body movements and controlled breathing. Tai chi is done to improve balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and overall health.
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Browse Related Terms: acupressure, asthenia, Chinese meridian theory, maximum inspiratory pressure test, mind/body exercise, MIP test, qigong, stamina

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The small bone at the bottom of the spine. It is made up of 3-5 fused bones. Also called coccyx.
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Browse Related Terms: bone-seeking radioisotope, clavicle, coccyx, lytic lesion, sacrum, sella turcica

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(TAY-lurd IN-ter-VEN-shun) The use of communication, drugs, or other types of treatments that are specific for an individual or a group to improve health or change behavior.
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Browse Related Terms: child-life worker, clinical practice guidelines, clinician, crisis intervention, enterostomal therapist, living will, multidisciplinary, nurse, occupational therapist, physical therapist, respiratory therapist, social worker

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(tal-AB-oh-stat) A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer, including certain types of lung, pancreas, and brain cancer. Talabostat may help the immune system block the growth of cancer cells. It may also increase the growth of new blood cells. It is a type of enzyme inhibitor. Also called PT-100 and talabostat mesylate.
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Browse Related Terms: obatoclax mesylate, PT-100, SNX-5422, SNX-5422 mesylate, talabostat mesylate

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(tal-AB-oh-stat MEH-zih-layt) A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer, including certain types of lung, pancreas, and brain cancer. Talabostat mesylate may help the immune system block the growth of cancer cells. It may also increase the growth of new blood cells. It is a type of enzyme inhibitor. Also called PT-100 and talabostat.
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Browse Related Terms: obatoclax mesylate, PT-100, SNX-5422, SNX-5422 mesylate, talabostat

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A substance that is being studied in the treatment of brain tumors and other brain disorders, such as epilepsy and Parkinson disease. It is a type of AMPA receptor antagonist.
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Browse Related Terms: 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 receptor antagonist, Aloxi, Anzemet, dolasetron, dolasetron mesylate, granisetron, granisetron hydrochloride, Kytril, lerisetron, ondansetron, ondansetron hydrochloride, palonosetron, palonosetron hydrochloride, tropisetron, type 3 serotonin receptor antagonist, Zofran

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(tal-uh-PORE-fin SOH-dee-um) A drug used in photodynamic therapy. When absorbed by cancer cells and exposed to light, the drug becomes active and kills the cancer cells.
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Browse Related Terms: arsenic, dihematoporphyrin ether, hematoporphyrin derivative, HPPH, LED therapy, light-emitting diode therapy, methyl-5-aminolevulinate, photoactivity, photodynamic therapy, Photofrin, photosensitizer, photosensitizing agent, porcine, porfimer sodium, psoralen and ultraviolet A therapy, PUVA therapy, silicon phthalocyanine 4

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A mineral, usually used in a powdered form. In cancer treatment, sterile talc is used to prevent pleural effusions (an abnormal collection of fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall). Talc is inserted into the space, causing it to close up, so fluid cannot collect there. Also called sterile talc powder.
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Browse Related Terms: effusion, intrapleural, malignant pleural effusion, mediastinal pleura, pleura, pleural cavity, pleural effusion, pleurectomy, pleurodesis, pleuropulmonary blastoma, sterile talc powder