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United States Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Emergency Medical Management
A chemical reaction that takes place when a substance comes into contact with oxygen or another oxidizing substance. Examples of oxidation are rust and the brown color on a cut apple.
Industry:Health care
Surgery to remove part of one ovary or part of both ovaries.
Industry:Health care
A special type of computed tomography (CT) scan in which a small amount of a radioactive drug is injected into a vein and a scanner is used to make detailed images of areas inside the body where the radioactive material is taken up by the cells. Single-photon emission computed tomography can give information about blood flow to tissues and chemical reactions (metabolism) in the body. Also called SPECT.
Industry:Health care
A type of treatment that uses drugs or other substances, such as monoclonal antibodies, to identify and attack specific cancer cells. Targeted therapy may have fewer side effects than other types of cancer treatments.
Industry:Health care
A type of gene that makes a protein called a tumor suppressor protein that helps control cell growth. Mutations (changes in DNA) in tumor suppressor genes may lead to cancer. Also called antioncogene.
Industry:Health care
A flexible tube used to deliver fluids into or withdraw fluids from the body.
Industry:Health care
An experiment or clinical trial that includes a comparison (control) group.
Industry:Health care
A substance being studied in the prevention of recurrent prostate cancer. It is a type of vitamin D analog.
Industry:Health care
