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United States Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Emergency Medical Management
Part of a cell that contains genetic information. Except for sperm and eggs, all human cells contain 46 chromosomes.
Industry:Health care
A monoclonal antibody that is being studied in the treatment of adult T-cell leukemia and in the treatment of cytopenia (low blood cell count). Also called dacliximab.
Industry:Health care
A microscope (device used to magnify small objects) that uses electrons (instead of light) to produce an enlarged image. An electron microscope shows tiny details better than any other type of microscope.
Industry:Health care
A drug used to treat abnormal heart rhythms. It may also relieve neuropathic pain, the burning, stabbing, or stinging pain that may arise from damage to nerves caused by some types of cancer or cancer treatment.
Industry:Health care
A drug used to treat certain mental and neurological disorders. It is also being studied in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by some cancer treatments. It is a type of antiemetic and a type of antipsychotic. Also called Haldol.
Industry:Health care
A feeling of tiredness, weakness, and lack of interest in daily activities.
Industry:Health care
The upper part of the throat behind the nose. An opening on each side of the nasopharynx leads into the ear.
Industry:Health care
A patient who visits a health care facility for diagnosis or treatment without spending the night. Sometimes called a day patient.
Industry:Health care
