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United States Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Emergency Medical Management
A block in an artery caused by blood clots or other substances, such as fat globules, infected tissue, or cancer cells.
Industry:Health care
A substance that flows smoothly and takes the shape of its container. Liquids and gases are fluids.
Industry:Health care
A rare cancer that develops in tissues of the heart. Also called cardiac sarcoma.
Industry:Health care
A small, yellow citrus fruit that is a source of citric acid and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). The juice is used to flavor food and drink and to prevent scurvy. Lemon oil (scented liquid taken from the peel) is used in aromatherapy. The scientific name of the lemon tree is Citrus limon.
Industry:Health care
Treatment based on nutrition. It includes checking a person’s nutrition status, and giving the right foods or nutrients to treat conditions such as those caused by diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. It may involve simple changes in a person’s diet, or intravenous or tube feeding. Medical nutrition therapy may help patients recover more quickly and spend less time in the hospital. Also called nutrition therapy.
Industry:Health care
One of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed. The ovaries are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus.
Industry:Health care
A book describing chemicals, drugs, and other substances and how they are used as medicines. It is prepared by a recognized authority.
Industry:Health care
Having to do with how the mind works and how thoughts and feelings affect behavior.
Industry:Health care
