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Acquired pure red cell aplasia
Health care; Cancer treatment
A rare disorder in which the bone marrow makes almost no red blood cells. It may be caused by infection or by certain drugs. Patients with this disorder may also have a thymoma (a tumour of the ...
Bispecific antibody
Health care; Cancer treatment
An antibody developed in the laboratory to recognise more than one protein on the surface of different cells. Examples include bispecific antibodies 2B1, 520C9xH22, mDX-H210, and MDX447.
Antimicrobial
Health care; Cancer treatment
A substance that kills microorganisms such as bacteria or mold, or stops them from growing and causing disease.
Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia
Health care; Cancer treatment
A progressive, chronic disease in which the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue and blood is made in organs such as the liver and the spleen, instead of in the bone marrow. This disease is ...
Assistive device
Health care; Cancer treatment
A tool that helps a person with a disability to do a certain task. Examples are a cane, wheelchair, scooter, walker, hearing aid, or special bed.
Breast duct endoscopy
Health care; Cancer treatment
A method used to examine the lining of the breast ducts to look for abnormal tissue. A very thin, flexible, lighted tube attached to a camera is inserted through the nipple, and threaded into the ...
Active surveillance
Health care; Cancer treatment
Closely watching a patient’s condition but not giving treatment unless there are changes in test results. Active surveillance avoids problems that may be caused by treatments such as radiation or ...