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A white blood cell that comes from bone marrow. As part of the immune system, B cells make antibodies and help fight infections. Also called B lymphocyte.
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(... sel uh-KYOOT LIM-foh-BLAS-tik loo-KEE-mee-uh) A type of leukemia (blood cancer) in which too many B-cell lymphoblasts (immature white blood cells) are found in the blood and bone marrow. It is the most common type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Also called B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia and precursor B-lymphoblastic leukemia.
- Browse Related Terms: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute promyelocytic leukemia, ALL, APL, B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia, BLAST, chronic lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, CLL, erythroleukemia, lymphoblast, lymphoblastic, myeloblastic, petechiae, precursor B-lymphoblastic leukemia, precursor T-lymphoblastic leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, stage 0 chronic lymphocytic leukemia, T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia
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(... sel uh-KYOOT LIM-foh-SIH-tik loo-KEE-mee-uh) A type of leukemia (blood cancer) in which too many B-cell lymphoblasts (immature white blood cells) are found in the blood and bone marrow. It is the most common type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Also called B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and precursor B-lymphoblastic leukemia.
- Browse Related Terms: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute promyelocytic leukemia, ALL, APL, B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia, BLAST, chronic lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, CLL, erythroleukemia, lymphoblast, lymphoblastic, myeloblastic, petechiae, precursor B-lymphoblastic leukemia, precursor T-lymphoblastic leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, stage 0 chronic lymphocytic leukemia, T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia
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(... sel loo-KEE-mee-uh/lim-FOH-muh 2 PROH-teen) A protein that helps control whether a cell lives or dies by blocking a type of cell death called apoptosis. The gene for the B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 2 protein is found on chromosome 18, and transfer of the B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 2 gene to a different chromosome is seen in many B-cell leukemias and lymphomas. This causes the B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 2 protein to be made in larger amounts, which may keep cancer cells from dying. Also called BCL2.
- Browse Related Terms: B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 2 protein, BCL2, cell-to-cell signaling, cytogenetics, fusion gene, fusion protein, Ploidy
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(â¦lim-FOH-muh) A type of cancer that forms in B cells (a type of immune system cell). B-cell lymphomas usually occur in adults and may be either indolent (slow-growing) or aggressive (fast-growing). There are many different types of B-cell lymphomas, and prognosis and treatment depend on the type and stage of cancer.
- Browse Related Terms: adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma, ALCL, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ATLL, B-cell lymphoma, Burkitt leukemia, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymphoblastic lymphoma, lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, mature T-cell lymphoma, NHL, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, peripheral T-cell lymphoma, precursor lymphoblastic lymphoma, precursor T-lymphoblastic lymphoma, T-lymphoblastic lymphoma
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A white blood cell that comes from bone marrow. As part of the immune system, B lymphocytes make antibodies and help fight infections. Also called B cell.
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A protein found on some tumor cells.
- Browse Related Terms: antithymocyte globulin, autophagy, B3 antigen, beclin 1, calgranulin A, calgranulin B, HMGA1, overexpress, protein expression, proteomics, S100 calcium binding protein A8, S100 calcium binding protein A9, thymidylate synthase, tubulin, whey protein powder
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(... IH-myoo-noh-TOK-sin) A toxic substance linked to an antibody that attaches to tumor cells and kills them.
- Browse Related Terms: anti-CD19 immunotoxin, anti-CD22 immunotoxin, anti-CD22 immunotoxin CAT-8015, anti-EpCAM-Pseudomonas-exotoxin fusion protein, B43-PAP immunotoxin, CAT-8015, erb-38 immunotoxin, huC242-DM4, IgG-RFT5-dgA, immunoglobulin, immunotoxin, LMB-1 immunotoxin, LMB-2 immunotoxin, LMB-7 immunotoxin, LMB-9 immunotoxin, maytansinoid DM4-conjugated humanized monoclonal antibody huC242, Proxinium, radioimmunotherapy, RFT5-dgA immunotoxin, VB4-845
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A molecule that helps control immune responses in the body. B7-1 is involved in stimulating T-cells.
- Browse Related Terms: Alum, aluminum sulfate, antigen, antigen-presenting cell, APC, B7-1, booster, cortisone, cytokine, delayed-type hypersensitivity response, DTH, hydrocortisone, hypersensitivity, immune response, immunization, immunocompetence, immunocompetent, immunological adjuvant, omega-3 fatty acid, prednisone, resiquimod, skin test, T cell, T lymphocyte, tetanus toxoid, TNF, tumor necrosis factor, vaccine adjuvant
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(buh-SIH-lus KAL-met GAY-ran) A weakened form of the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis (bacillus Calmette-Guérin) that does not cause disease. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin is used in a solution to stimulate the immune system in the treatment of bladder cancer and as a vaccine to prevent tuberculosis. Also called BCG.
- Browse Related Terms: anti-idiotype vaccine, attenuated, bacillus Calmette-Guérin, BCG, Immunity, incomplete Freund's adjuvant, keyhole limpet hemocyanin, KLH, Montanide ISA-51, tyrosinase peptide, vaccinated, vaccination, vaccine, whole cell vaccine
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The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The backbone encloses the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. Also called spinal column, spine, and vertebral column.
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(BAK-loh-fen) A drug that is used to treat certain types of muscle spasms and is being studied in the treatment of liver cancer. Baclofen relaxes muscles by blocking certain nerve receptors in the spinal cord. It is a type of antispasmodic. Also called Kemstro and Lioresal.
- Browse Related Terms: baclofen, baclofen/amitriptyline/ketamine gel, BAK gel, Kemstro, Lioresal, MAO inhibitor, monoamine oxidase inhibitor, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, SSRI
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(bak-LOH-fen AM-ih-TRIP-tih-leen KEET-uh-meen JEL) A substance being studied in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy (pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness in the hands or feet) caused by chemotherapy. It contains three drugs, baclofen, amitriptyline, and ketamine, that relax muscles by blocking nerve receptors. The gel is applied to the skin of affected areas. It is a type of analgesic. Also called BAK gel.
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(bak-TEER-ee-uh) A large group of single-cell microorganisms. Some cause infections and disease in animals and humans. The singular of bacteria is bacterium.
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(bak-TEER-ee-ul TOK-sin) A toxic substance, made by bacteria, that can be modified to kill specific tumor cells without harming normal cells.
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A substance being studied in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy (pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness in the hands or feet) caused by chemotherapy. It contains three drugs, baclofen, amitriptyline, and ketamine, that relax muscles by blocking nerve receptors. The gel is applied to the skin of affected areas. It is a type of analgesic. Also called baclofen/amitriptyline/ketamine gel.
- Browse Related Terms: baclofen, baclofen/amitriptyline/ketamine gel, BAK gel, Kemstro, Lioresal, MAO inhibitor, monoamine oxidase inhibitor, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, SSRI
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(buh-LOON AN-jee-oh-PLAS-tee) A procedure to enlarge the opening in a blood vessel that has become narrowed or blocked by plaque (a buildup of fat and cholesterol on the inner wall of the blood vessel). A small balloon is filled with air inside the blood vessel to push the plaque against the blood vessel wall and increase the opening.
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(bar-BICH-u-rit) A drug used to treat insomnia, seizures, and convulsions, and to relieve anxiety and tension before surgery. It belongs to the family of drugs called central nervous system (CNS) depressants.
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A procedure in which a liquid with barium in it is put into the rectum and colon by way of the anus. Barium is a silver-white metallic compound that helps to show the image of the lower gastrointestinal tract on an x-ray.
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A liquid containing barium sulfate that is used in x-rays to highlight parts of the digestive system.
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