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Brain stem
Health care; Cancer treatment
The part of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord.
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Health care; Cancer treatment
A disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). People with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome are at an increased risk for developing certain cancers and for infections that usually occur ...
Antifolate
Health care; Cancer treatment
A substance that blocks the activity of folic acid. Antifolates are used to treat cancer. Also called folate antagonist.
Birth control pill
Health care; Cancer treatment
A pill used to prevent pregnancy. It contains hormones that block the release of eggs from the ovaries. Most birth control pills include oestrogen and progestin. Also called oral contraceptive pill.
Affinity reagent
Health care; Cancer treatment
In chemistry and biology, a compound that binds specific substances, such as proteins or nucleic acids. Many affinity reagents are antibodies. They are used to analyse tissue samples to help diagnose ...
Ascites
Health care; Cancer treatment
Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen that may cause swelling. In late-stage cancer, tumour cells may be found in the fluid in the abdomen. Ascites also occurs in patients with liver disease.
Brain stem glioma
Health care; Cancer treatment
A tumour located in the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord (the brain stem). It may grow rapidly or slowly, depending on the grade of the tumor.
