Lung Cancer terms starting with V

4 terms

1. vaccine A substance or group of substances meant to cause the immune system to respond to a tumor or to microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses.
2. VATS Stands for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. A surgical procedure performed inside the chest with the help of a camera on a tube.
3. vitamin C (VY-tuh-min…) A key nutrient that the body needs to fight infection, heal wounds, and keep tissues healthy, including the blood vessels…
4. vitamin E A substance used in cancer prevention. It belongs to the family of drugs called tocopherols.