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United States Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Emergency Medical Management
A mineral needed by the body to keep body fluids in balance. Sodium is found in table salt and in many processed foods. Too much sodium can cause the body to retain water.
Industry:Health care
Tumor is only found in one area; all of the tumor that can be seen is completely removed during surgery.
Industry:Health care
A tumor of the thymus, an organ that is part of the lymphatic system and is located in the chest, behind the breastbone.
Industry:Health care
The puncture of a vein with a needle for the purpose of drawing blood. Also called phlebotomy.
Industry:Health care
A substance that comes from the wood and bark of the camphor tree or is made in the laboratory. It has a very unique smell and taste and is used in commercial products (for example, mothballs). Camphor is used in topical anti-infective and anti-pruritic (anti-itching) agents.
Industry:Health care
A drug usually used to treat stomach ulcers and heartburn. It is also commonly used in a regimen to prevent allergic reactions.
Industry:Health care
The formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the leg or lower pelvis. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, warmth, and redness in the affected area. Also called DVT.
Industry:Health care
A procedure in which the mucous membrane of the cervical canal is scraped using a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette.
Industry:Health care
A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Folate helps to make red blood cells. It is found in whole-grain breads and cereals, liver, green vegetables, orange juice, lentils, beans, and yeast. Folate is water-soluble (can dissolve in water) and must be taken in every day. Not enough folate can cause anemia (a condition in which the number of red blood cells is below normal), diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and defects in the brain and spinal cord in a fetus. Folate is being studied with vitamin B12 in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Also called folic acid.
Industry:Health care
