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Argon beam coagulator ablation
Health care; Cancer treatment
A procedure that destroys tissue with an electrical current passed through a stream of argon gas to the tissue. It is used to treat endometriosis and other conditions, and to stop blood loss during ...
Accelerated phase chronic myelogenous leukaemia
Health care; Cancer treatment
A phase of chronic myelogenous leukaemia in which the disease is progressing. In this phase, 10% to 19% of the cells in the blood and bone marrow are blast cells (immature blood cells).
Antiandrogen therapy
Health care; Cancer treatment
Treatment with drugs used to block production or interfere with the action of male sex hormones.
Biochemist
Health care; Cancer treatment
A scientist who has special training in the study of the chemicals and processes that occur in all living things.
Adrenal medulla
Health care; Cancer treatment
The inner part of the adrenal gland (a small organ on top of each kidney). The adrenal medulla makes chemicals such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) which are involved ...
Armodafinil
Health care; Cancer treatment
A drug that is used to treat certain sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy. It makes patients feel more alert and awake. It is also being studied in the treatment of insomnia and fatigue in patients ...
Bone scan
Health care; Cancer treatment
A technique to create images of bones on a computer screen or on film. A small amount of radioactive material is injected into a blood vessel and travels through the bloodstream; it collects in the ...
