Cancer dictionary of words, acronyms, abbreviations, & medical terms.
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potassium
Kaposi's sarcoma
(KAP-o-seez sar-KO-ma) A type of cancer characterized by the abnormal growth of blood vessels that develop into skin lesions or occur internal
karenitecin
A drug being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to a family of drugs called topoisomerase inhibitors. It is related to the anticancer drug camptothecin
Karnofsky Performance Status
KPS. A standard way of measuring the ability of cancer patients to perform ordinary tasks. The Karnofsky Performance scores range from 0 to 100. A higher score means the patient is better More…
karyotype
Appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell in an individual or species
keloid
(KEY-loyd) A thick, irregular scar caused by excessive tissue growth at the site of an incision or wound
kelp
Laminaria digitata . A type of seaweed. The stem-like parts of this plant have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have immunostimulatory and anticancer More…
keratan sulfate
A glycosaminoglycan (a type of polysaccharide) found in cartilage and in the cornea of the eye
keratin
A fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair feathers nails and hooves
keratinocyte growth factor
A substance that stimulates the growth of epithelial cells that line the surface of the mouth and intestinal tract
keratoacanthoma
(KER-a-toe-AK-an-THOW-ma) A benign (noncancerous), rapidly growing skin tumor that usually occurs on sun-exposed areas of the skin and that can go away without treatment
ketoconazole
A drug that treats infection caused by a fungus. It is also used as a treatment for prostate cancer because it can block the production of male sex hormones
ketorolac
A drug that belongs to a family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. It is being studied in cancer prevention
keyhole limpet hemocyanin
KLH. One of a group of drugs called immune modulators, given as a vaccine to help the body respond to cancer
kg
kilogram
Ki-1/ALCL
Ki-1 positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma
kidney
(KID-nee) One of a pair of organs in the abdomen. Kidneys remove waste from the blood (as urine), produce erythropoietin (a substance that stimulates red blood cell production), and play a More…
killer cell
A white blood cell that attacks tumor cells and body cells that have been invaded by foreign substances
kilogram
A measure of weight. A kilogram is equal to 2.2 pounds
Kinaret®
A substance that is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, and is being studied in the treatment of cancer. Kinaret blocks the action of interleukin 1 (IL-1). It belongs to the family of drugs More…
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