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(...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.
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A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer.
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An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called enzyme inhibitors. It may inhibit the transformation of normal cells into cancer cells.
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(⦠AR-jih-neen) One of the twenty common amino acids (building blocks of proteins). L-arginine is being studied as a nutritional supplement in the treatment and prevention of cancer and other conditions. Also called arginine.
- Browse Related Terms: ADI-PEG 20, arginine, asparaginase, Elspar, L-arginine, L-asparaginase, Oncaspar, PEG-asparaginase, pegaspargase, pegylated arginine deiminase
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(... as-PA-ruh-jih-nayz) A drug that is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and is being studied in the treatment of some other types of cancer. It is an enzyme taken from the bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli). It breaks down the amino acid asparagine and may block the growth of tumor cells that need asparagine to grow. Also called asparaginase and Elspar.
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A form of carnitine, which is a substance made in the muscles and liver. It can be given as a supplement to prevent and treat carnitine deficiency in patients who are receiving chemotherapy for cancer or undergoing dialysis for kidney disease. Also called levocarnitine.
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(... gloo-TA-mik A-sid) One of twenty amino acids (molecules that join together to form proteins). L-glutamic acid may help nerve cells send and receive information from other cells. It is being studied for its ability to decrease or prevent nerve damage caused by anticancer drugs. Also called glutamic acid.
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(... nor-JES-trel) A form of the hormone progesterone that is made in the laboratory and used to prevent pregnancy. It is being studied in the prevention of ovarian and endometrial cancer, and in the treatment of other conditions. L-norgestrel is a type of oral contraceptive. Also called levonorgestrel and Plan B.
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(...THREE-oh-dy-HY-drose-FIN-guh-seen) A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called protein kinase inhibitors. Also called safingol.
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An instrument that uses very small amounts of fluid on a microchip to do certain laboratory tests. A lab-on-a-chip may use body fluids or solutions containing cells or cell parts to diagnose diseases. Also called microfluidic device.
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The FDA approved label is the official description of a drug product which includes indication (what the drug is used for); who should take it; adverse events (side effects); instructions for uses in pregnancy, children, and other populations; and safety information for the patient. Labels are often found inside drug product packaging.
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(LAY-bee-ul myoo-KOH-suh) The inner lining of the lips.
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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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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.
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(Kussmaul) Spasmatic respiratory attack (paroxysmal) of forced deep breathing characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis or other causes of acidosis.
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A gland that secretes tears. The lacrimal glands are found in the upper, outer part of each eye socket.
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(LAK-tayz) An enzyme that breaks down lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and milk products.
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(LAK-tayt dee-hy-DRAH-jeh-nayz) One of a group of enzymes found in the blood and other body tissues and involved in energy production in cells. An increased amount of lactate dehydrogenase in the blood may be a sign of tissue damage and some types of cancer or other diseases. Also called lactic acid dehydrogenase and LDH.
- Browse Related Terms: alanine transferase, aspartate transaminase, lactate dehydrogenase, lactic acid dehydrogenase, LDH, protein kinase C, serum albumin, serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase, serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, SGOT, SGPT
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(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.
- Browse Related Terms: AHA, alpha hydroxyl acid, anti-inflammatory, carotenoid, dilute, fruit acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, lactose, lycopene, soft diet
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(LAK-tik A-sid dee-hy-DRAH-jeh-nayz) One of a group of enzymes found in the blood and other body tissues, and involved in energy production in cells. An increased amount in the blood may be a sign of tissue damage and some types of cancer or other diseases. Also called lactate dehydrogenase and LDH.
- Browse Related Terms: alanine transferase, aspartate transaminase, lactate dehydrogenase, lactic acid dehydrogenase, LDH, protein kinase C, serum albumin, serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase, serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, SGOT, SGPT