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(... SIN-drome) A rare, genetic disorder that is present at birth and has two or more of the following symptoms: Wilms tumor (a type of kidney cancer); little or no iris (the colored part of the eye); defects in the sexual organs and urinary tract (the organs that make urine and pass it from the body); and below average mental ability. This syndrome occurs when part of chromosome 11 is missing. Also called Wilms tumor-aniridia-genitourinary anomalies-mental retardation syndrome.
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(VOL-den-strurm MA-kroh-GLAH-byoo-lih-NEE-mee-uh) An indolent (slow-growing) type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma marked by abnormal levels of IgM antibodies in the blood and an enlarged liver, spleen, or lymph nodes. Also called lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma.
- Browse Related Terms: grade 1 follicular lymphoma, grade 2 follicular lymphoma, grade 3 follicular lymphoma, hepatomegaly, low-grade lymphoma, lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, marginal zone B-cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, MZL, small lymphocytic lymphoma, splenomegaly, Waldenström macroglobulinemia, well-differentiated lymphocytic lymphoma
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A drug that prevents blood from clotting. It belongs to the family of drugs called anticoagulants (blood thinners).
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Signs of impending departure from the normal sensations or functions experienced by persons with diabetes.
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A raised growth on the surface of the skin or other organ.
- Browse Related Terms: cutaneous, fungating lesion, inflammatory breast cancer, intracutaneous, intradermal, peau d'orange, Sezary syndrome, skin graft, sulfuric acid, ulceration, wart
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Closely monitoring a patient's condition but withholding treatment until symptoms appear or change. Also called active surveillance, expectant management, and observation.
- Browse Related Terms: best practice, expectant management, multidisciplinary opinion, National Cancer Institute, NCI, regimen, standard of care, standard therapy, tumor board review, watchful waiting, yoga
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(⦠SOL-yoo-bul VY-tuh-min) A vitamin that can dissolve in water. Water-soluble vitamins are carried to the body's tissues but are not stored in the body. They are found in plant and animal foods or dietary supplements and must be taken in daily. Vitamin C and members of the vitamin B complex are water-soluble.
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Parts of the flowering plant have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have anticancer effects. The scientific name is Nasturtium officinale . Also called Indian cress.
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Refers to a blood cell that does not contain hemoglobin. White blood cells include lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, macrophages, and mast cells. These cells are made by bone marrow and help the body fight infections and other diseases. Also called white blood cell.
- Browse Related Terms: B cell, B lymphocyte, leukocyte, Lymphatic system, lymphocytic leukemia, osteomyelitis, WBC, white blood cell
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A surgical procedure to remove a triangle-shaped slice of tissue. It may be used to remove a tumor and a small amount of normal tissue around it.
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Surgery to remove a wedge-shaped piece of tissue.
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(LIM-foh-SIH-tik lim-FOH-muh) An indolent (slow-growing) type of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma marked by swollen lymph nodes that usually occurs in people older than 50 years. It is very similar to a form of leukemia called chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Also called small lymphocytic lymphoma.
- Browse Related Terms: grade 1 follicular lymphoma, grade 2 follicular lymphoma, grade 3 follicular lymphoma, hepatomegaly, low-grade lymphoma, lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, marginal zone B-cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, MZL, small lymphocytic lymphoma, splenomegaly, Waldenström macroglobulinemia, well-differentiated lymphocytic lymphoma
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(well-coh-VOR-in) A drug used to reduce the toxic effects of folic acid antagonists (substances that block the action of folic acid), especially the anticancer drug methotrexate. It is also used to treat anemia and it is used with fluorouracil to treat symptoms of advanced colorectal cancer. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer and other conditions. Wellcovorin is a form of folic acid, a B-complex vitamin that the body needs to make red blood cells and to function and stay healthy. Wellcovorin is a type of chemoprotective agent and a type of chemosensitizing agent. Also called calcium levoleucovorin and leucovorin calcium.
- Browse Related Terms: calcium levoleucovorin, chemosensitivity assay, Citrovorum factor, folinic acid, leucovorin, leucovorin calcium, Wellcovorin
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(WER-mer SIN-drome) A rare, inherited disorder that affects the endocrine glands and can cause tumors in the parathyroid and pituitary glands and the pancreas. These tumors (usually benign) cause the glands to secrete high levels of hormones, which can lead to other medical problems, such as kidney stones, fertility problems, and severe ulcers. In some cases, tumors inside the pancreas can become cancerous. Also called MEN1 syndrome, multiple endocrine adenomatosis, and multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 syndrome.
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A test for detecting the specific antibodies to HIV in a person's blood. It is commonly used to verify positive EIA tests.
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(... MEH-dih-sin) A system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery. Also called allopathic medicine, biomedicine, conventional medicine, mainstream medicine, and orthodox medicine.
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A study that compares the complete DNA of people with a disease or condition to the DNA of people without the disease or condition. These studies find the genes involved in a disease, and may help prevent, diagnose, and treat the disease. Also called whole genome association study.
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(WAY PROH-teen â¦) A powdered form of proteins taken from whey, which is the liquid left over when cheese is made from cow's milk. Whey protein powder is used to increase protein in the diet and is being studied for possible health benefits.
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A type of surgery used to treat pancreatic cancer. The head of the pancreas, the duodenum, a portion of the stomach, and other nearby tissues are removed.
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Refers to a blood cell that does not contain hemoglobin. White blood cells include lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, macrophages, and mast cells. These cells are made by bone marrow and help the body fight infections and other diseases. Also called WBC.
- Browse Related Terms: B cell, B lymphocyte, leukocyte, Lymphatic system, lymphocytic leukemia, osteomyelitis, WBC, white blood cell
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(WIT-mor-JOO-et STAY-jing SIS-tem) A staging system for prostate cancer that uses ABCD. "A" and "B" refer to cancer that is confined to the prostate. "C" refers to cancer that has grown out of the prostate but has not spread to lymph nodes or other places in the body. "D" refers to cancer that has spread to lymph nodes or to other places in the body. Also called ABCD rating and Jewett staging system.
- Browse Related Terms: ABCD rating, developmental stage, Dukes classification, early-stage cancer, embryo, embryonic, Jewett staging system, stage A prostate cancer, stage B prostate cancer, stage C prostate cancer, stage D prostate cancer, stage II prostate cancer, Whitmore-Jewett staging system