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Acetic acid

Health care; Cancer treatment

An acid found in vinegar. Acetic acid is also used to dissolve substances needed to make some medicines and other products, such as plastics.

Antibacterial

Health care; Cancer treatment

A substance that kills bacteria or stops them from growing and causing disease.

Antigen-presenting cell

Health care; Cancer treatment

A type of immune cell that boosts immune responses by showing antigens on its surface to other cells of the immune system. An antigen-presenting cell is a type of phagocyte. Also called APC.

A drug or substance used to treat hypercalcemia (abnormally high blood calcium) and bone pain caused by some types of cancer. Forms of bisphosphonates are also used to treat osteoporosis and for bone ...

Age-related macular degeneration

Health care; Cancer treatment

A condition in which there is a slow breakdown of cells in the centre of the retina (the light-sensitive layers of nerve tissue at the back of the eye). This blocks vision in the centre of the eye ...

Aspartate transaminase

Health care; Cancer treatment

An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues. A high level of aspartate transaminase released into the blood may be a sign of liver or heart damage, cancer, or other diseases. Also called ...

Brassica vegetable

Health care; Cancer treatment

A member of the family of vegetables that includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, and turnips. These vegetables contain substances that may protect against ...