talabostat mesylate(tal-AB-oh-stat MEH-zih-layt) A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer, including certain types of lung, pancreas, and brain cancer.
talampanelA substance that is being studied in the treatment of brain tumors and other brain disorders, such as epilepsy and Parkinson disease.
talaporfin sodium(tal-uh-PORE-fin SOH-dee-um) A drug used in photodynamic therapy. When absorbed by cancer cells and exposed to light, the drug becomes active and kills…
talcA mineral, usually used in a powdered form. In cancer treatment, sterile talc is used to prevent pleural effusions (an abnormal collection of fluid in the…
talk therapy(...THAYR-uh-pee) Treatment of mental, emotional, personality, and behavioral disorders using methods such as discussion, listening, and counseling.
talotrexin(tal-oh-TREX-in) A substance that is being studied in the treatment of leukemia and some other types of cancer.
tamoxifen(tuh-MOK-sih-FEN) A drug used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women and men.
tamoxifen citrate(tuh-MOK-sih-FEN SIH-trayt) A drug used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women and men.
tamsulosin(tam-SOO-loh-sin) A drug used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.
tamsulosin hydrochloride(tam-SOO-loh-sin HY-droh-KLOR-ide) A drug used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.
tandutinib(tan-doo-TY-nib) A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.
tanespimycin(tah-NEH-spih-MY-sin) A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is made from an antibiotic called geldanamycin.
Tarceva(tar-SEE-vuh) A drug used to treat certain types of non-small cell lung cancer.
Target PopulationA population to be reached through some action or intervention; may refer to groups with specific demographic or geographic characteristics.
targeted therapy(... THAYR-uh-pee) A type of treatment that uses drugs or other substances, such as monoclonal antibodies, to identify and attack specific cancer cells…
Targretin(tar-GRET-in) A drug used to treat skin problems caused by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma that have not gotten better after other treatment.
tariquidar(tar-IH-kwih-dar) A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer.
Tasigna(tuh-SIG-nuh) A drug used to treat certain types of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML).
taurolidineA substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called anti-infectives.
taxaneA type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division). Taxanes interfere with microtubules (cellular structures that help move…
Taxol(TAK-sol) A drug used to treat breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma.
Taxotere(TAK-soh-teer) A drug used together with other drugs to treat certain types of breast cancer, stomach cancer, prostate cancer, and certain types of head…
tazarotene(tuh-ZAR-oh-teen) A drug used on the skin to treat several skin conditions. It is also being studied in the treatment of basal cell skin cancer and basal…
Tazorac(TAZ-oh-rak) A drug used on the skin to treat several skin conditions. It is also being studied in the treatment of basal cell skin cancer and basal cell…
TBA disease caused by a specific type of bacteria that spreads from one person to another through the air.
TCMA medical system that has been used for thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease.
tea treeA tree that is a member of the myrtle family. Oil from the tea tree is used in shampoos and skin care products and to treat skin infections.
technetium Tc 94m sestamibi(tek-NEE-shee-um ⦠SES-tuh-MIH-bee) A substance being studied in certain cancer-imaging tests using positron emission tomography (PET).
Technical Assistance (TA)(TA)The delivery of practical program and technical support to the CARE Act community.
tegafurAn anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites.
tegafur-uracil(TEG-uh-fur YOOR-uh-sil) A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It is a combination of tegafur and uracil.
teicoplaninA substance used to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to the family of drugs called antibiotics.
telangiectasia(tel-AN-gee-ek-TAY-zha) The permanent enlargement of blood vessels, causing redness in the skin or mucous membranes.
Telcyta(tel-SY-tuh) A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called glutathione analogs.
telemedicine(TEH-leh-MEH-dih-sin) The delivery of healthcare from a distance using electronic information and technology such as computers, cameras…
Temodar(TEM-oh-dar) A drug that is used to treat certain types of brain tumors in adults and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
temoporfinAn anticancer drug that is also used in cancer prevention. It belongs to the family of drugs called photosensitizing agents.
temozolomide(teh-moh-ZOH-loh-mide) A drug that is used to treat certain types of brain tumors in adults and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
Temporary Precipitating FactorA transient unforeseen or unknown event that contributes to or results in insulin reaction episodes in spite of consciousness efforts by a person with…
temsirolimus(TEM-sir-OH-lih-mus) A drug used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma (a type of kidney cancer).
tendon(TEN-dun) Tough, fibrous, cord-like tissue that connects muscle to bone or another structure, such as an eyeball.
teniposideAn anticancer drug that is a podophyllotoxin derivative and belongs to the family of drugs called mitotic inhibitors.
TENSA technique in which mild electric currents are applied to some areas of the skin by a small power pack connected to two electrodes.
Tentative ApprovalIf a generic drug product is ready for approval before the expiration of any patents or exclusivities accorded to the reference listed drug product, FDA…
Teratocarcinoma(TAYR-uh-toh-KAR-sih-NOH-muh) A type of germ cell cancer that usually forms in the testes (testicles).
Teratoma(tayr-uh-TOH-muh) A type of germ cell tumor that may contain several different types of tissue, such as hair, muscle, and bone.
terazosin(ter-AY-zoh-sin) A drug used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.
terazosin hydrochloride(ter-AY-zoh-sin HY-droh-KLOR-ide) A drug used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.
terminal diseaseDisease that cannot be cured and will cause death.
terpene(TER-peen) A type of strong-smelling chemical substance found in some plants, especially trees that have cones.
testicle(TES-tih-kul) One of two egg-shaped glands inside the scrotum that produce sperm and male hormones. Also called testis.
testicular cancer(tes-TIH-kyuh-ler KAN-ser) Cancer that forms in tissues of the testis (one of two egg-shaped glands inside the scrotum that make sperm and male hormones).
testicular cord(tes-TIH-kyuh-ler KORD) A cord-like structure in the male reproductive system that contains nerves, blood and lymph vessels, and the vas deferens (a…
testimonialInformation provided by an individual who claims to have been helped or cured by a particular product.
testis(TES-tis) One of two egg-shaped glands inside the scrotum that produce sperm and male hormones. Also called testicle.
testosterone(tes-TOS-ter-own) A hormone that promotes the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics.
tetanus toxoidA substance that is derived from the toxin released by the bacterium that causes the disease tetanus.
tetra-O-methyl NDGA(TEH-truh-OH-MEH-thul ...) A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It blocks proteins needed for cancer growth.
TetracyclineAn antibiotic drug used to treat infection.
tetrahydrouridineA substance that makes tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy and is being studied in the treatment of cancer.
TG4010A substance that is being studied as an anticancer drug.
thalamus(THAL-a-muss) An area of the brain that helps process information from the senses and transmit it to other parts of the brain.
thalidomide(tha-LIH-doh-MIDE) A drug that is used to treat multiple myeloma in patients who have just been diagnosed, and a painful skin disease related to leprosy.
Thalomid(THAL-oh-MID) A drug that is used to treat multiple myeloma in patients who have just been diagnosed, and a painful skin disease related to leprosy.
The Joint Commission (TJC)(TJC)An independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 18,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States. NMDOH
theophyllineA drug used to improve breathing in people who are short of breath. It belongs to the family of drugs called bronchodilators or respiratory smooth muscle…
Theraloc(THAYR-uh-lok) A monoclonal antibody being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.
therapeutic(THAYR-uh-PYOO-tik) Having to do with treating disease and helping healing take place.
therapeutic angiotensin-(1-7)(THAYR-uh-PYOO-tik AN-jee-oh-TEN-sin ...) A substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer.
Therapeutic Biological ProductA therapeutic biological product is a protein derived from living material (such as cells or tissues) used to treat or cure disease.
Therapeutic Equivalence (TE)(TE)Drug products classified as therapeutically equivalent can be substituted with the full expectation that the substituted product will produce the same…
Therapeutic Equivalence (TE) Codes(TE)The coding system for therapeutic equivalence evaluations allows users to determine whether FDA has evaluated a particular approved product as…
Therapy for Management(Regimen of Therapy) The treatment of disease by various methods. The key to treating and managing diabetes is controlling the blood glucose concentration…
thermal ablationA procedure using heat to remove tissue or a part of the body, or destroy its function.
Thermography(ther-MAH-gruh-fee) In medicine, a procedure in which a heat-sensing infrared camera is used to record the surface heat produced by different parts of the…
thermotherapy(THER-moh-THAYR-uh-pee) Treatment of disease using heat.
thiethylperazine(thy-EH-thul-PAYR-uh-zeen) A drug used to prevent or reduce nausea and vomiting. It belongs to the families of drugs called antiemetics and phenothiazines.
thioguanineAn anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites.
thiotepaAn anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents.
third molar(...MOH-ler) The last tooth to come in at the back of each side of the upper and lower jaws.
third-line therapy(...THAYR-uh-pee) Treatment that is given when both initial treatment (first-line therapy) and subsequent treatment (second-line therapy) don't work, or…
thoracalgia(THO-ruh-KAL-juh) Chest pain. Also called thoracodynia.
thoracentesis(THOH-ruh-sen-TEE-sis) Removal of fluid from the pleural cavity through a needle inserted between the ribs.
thoracic(thoh-RAH-sik) Having to do with the chest.
thoracic surgeon(thoh-RAH-sik SER-jun) A surgeon who specializes in operating on organs inside the chest, including the heart and lungs.
thoracic surgical oncologist(thoh-RAH-sik SER-jih-kul on-KAH-loh-jist) A surgeon who specializes in operating on tumors found inside the chest.
thoracodynia(THOH-ray-koh-DIN-ee-uh) Chest pain. Also called thoracalgia.
thoracoscope(thoh-RAY-koh-skope) A thin tube-like instrument used to examine the inside of the chest.
thoracoscopy(THOR-uh-KOS-koh-pee) Examination of the inside of the chest, using a thoracoscope.
thoracotomy(THOR-uh-KAH-toh-mee) An operation to open the chest.
throat (throte)The hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the trachea (windpipe) and esophagus (the tube that goes to the…
throat cancer(throte KAN-ser) Cancer that forms in tissues of the pharynx (the hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the…
thrombectomy(throm-BEK-toh-mee) Surgery to remove a thrombus (blood clot) from a blood vessel.
thrombocyte(THROM-boh-site) A type of blood cell that helps prevent bleeding by causing blood clots to form. Also called platelet.
Thrombocytopenia(THROM-boh-sy-toh-PEE-nee-uh) A decrease in the number of platelets in the blood that may result in easy bruising and excessive bleeding from wounds or…
thrombohemorrhagic eventA process that involves either a blood clot or bleeding, such as a heart attack or stroke.