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A thyroid hormone. Also called triiodothyronine.
- Browse Related Terms: hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, iodine, neuroendocrine tumor, overactive thyroid, T-3, thyroglobulin, thyroid, thyroid cancer, thyroid follicular cell, thyroid gland, thyroid hormone, thyroid hormone treatment, thyroid-stimulating hormone, thyroiditis, triiodothyronine, TSH, underactive thyroid
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One type of white blood cell that attacks virus-infected cells, foreign cells, and cancer cells. T cells also produce a number of substances that regulate the immune response. Also called T lymphocyte.
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(...LIM-foh-BLAS-tik loo-KEE-mee-uh) A type of leukemia (blood cancer) in which too many T-cell lymphoblasts (immature white blood cells) are found in the blood and bone marrow. Also called precursor T-lymphoblastic leukemia and T-cell acute lymphocytic 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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(...LIM-foh-SIH-tik loo-KEE-mee-uh) A type of leukemia (blood cancer) in which too many T-cell lymphoblasts (immature white blood cells) are found in the blood and bone marrow. Also called precursor T-lymphoblastic leukemia and T-cell acute 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 dih-PLEE-shun) Treatment to destroy T cells, which play an important role in the immune response. Elimination of T cells from a bone marrow graft from a donor may reduce the chance of an immune reaction against the recipient's tissues.
- Browse Related Terms: CMV, cytomegalovirus, graft-versus-tumor, hepatic veno-occlusive disease, immunosuppression, peripheral blood lymphocyte therapy, peripheral stem cell support, peripheral stem cell transplantation, stem cell transplantation, T-cell depletion, tacrolimus, total-body irradiation
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(... sel lim-FOH-muh) A disease in which certain cells of the lymph system (called T lymphocytes) become cancerous.
- Browse Related Terms: contiguous lymphoma, noncontiguous lymphoma, stage I adult Hodgkin lymphoma, stage I adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma, stage I childhood Hodgkin lymphoma, stage I childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma, stage II adult Hodgkin lymphoma, stage II adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma, stage II childhood Hodgkin lymphoma, stage III adult Hodgkin lymphoma, stage III adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma, stage III AIDS-related lymphoma, stage III childhood Hodgkin lymphoma, stage III childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma, stage IV adult Hodgkin lymphoma, stage IV adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma, stage IV childhood Hodgkin lymphoma, T-cell lymphoma
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(LIM-foh-BLAS-tik lim-FOH-muh) A type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in which too many T-cell lymphoblasts (immature white blood cells) are found in the lymph nodes and spleen. It is most common in young men. Also called precursor T-lymphoblastic lymphoma.
- 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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One type of white blood cell that attacks virus-infected cells, foreign cells, and cancer cells. T lymphocytes also produce a number of substances that regulate the immune response. Also called T cell.
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A statistical test that is used to find out if there is a real difference between the means (averages) of two different groups. It is sometimes used to see if there is a significant difference in response to treatment between groups in a clinical trial.
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An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called mitotic inhibitors. It inhibits the growth of cancer cells by preventing cell division.
- Browse Related Terms: aminocamptothecin, aminoglutethimide, amsacrine, anastrozole, anhydrovinblastine, batimastat, BAY 12-9566, camptothecin, carboxyamidotriazole, CI-980, CPT 11, homoharringtonine, ICI D1694, IM-862, L-778,123, lonafarnib, lurtotecan, marimastat, MDL 101,731, mivobulin isethionate, nitrocamptothecin, pilocarpine, raltitrexed, ritonavir, saquinavir mesylate, SCH 66336, T138067, teniposide, vinblastine, vindesine, vinorelbine
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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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(... 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.
- Browse Related Terms: ABT-888, AZD2281, batracylin, BSI-201, declopramide, Dimericine, OXi-104, PR-104, sedoxantrone trihydrochloride, SNP, T4N5 liposomal lotion, thymidine
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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.
- Browse Related Terms: ABT-751, acitretin, alanosine, annamycin, atamestane, BAY 56-3722, BAY 59-8862, BBR 2778, BBR 3464, beta alethine, BL22 immunotoxin, budesonide, CC-8490, cevimeline, darbepoetin alfa, E7070, E7389, eflornithine, EP-2101, EPO906, epratuzumab, ERA-923, everolimus, gabapentin, GTI-2040, halofuginone hydrobromide, ibandronate, lometrexol, lutetium texaphyrin, MLN2704, MLN591DM1, modafinil, motexafin lutetium, nimustine, OGX-011, perifosine, perillyl alcohol, phenobarbital, phenylbutyrate, PI-88, pirfenidone, pixantrone, PV701, pyrazoloacridine, R-flurbiprofen, ravuconazole, rebeccamycin, retinyl palmitate, rhizoxin, RPR 109881A, SDX-102, SGN-00101, SJG-136, staurosporine, suramin, T900607, talotrexin, taurolidine, triamcinolone, trimetrexate glucuronate, ursodiol, velafermin, vitamin E, XRP9881, zileuton
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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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Increased heart rate.
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Rapid beating of the heart, usually defined as greater than 100 beats per minute.
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Increased rate of breathing.
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Rapid breathing.
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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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A protein/sugar complex found on the surface of many cancer cells, including breast, colon, and pancreatic cells.
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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.
- Browse Related Terms: blood stasis, Chinese meridian theory, disorder, meridian, mind/body exercise, mindfulness relaxation, Oriental medicine, qi (chee), qigong, survivor, tai chi (ty chee), TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, tui na, vital
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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.
- Browse Related Terms: bone-seeking radioisotope, clavicle, coccyx, extraosseous, lytic lesion, osteogenic sarcoma, osteolytic, osteopenia, Osteoporosis, osteosarcoma, pathologic fracture, shinbone, stage III multiple myeloma, tailbone, tibia