Cancer dictionary of words, acronyms, abbreviations, & medical terms.
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x-ray
A type of high-energy radiation. In low doses, x-rays are used to diagnose diseases by making pictures of the inside of the body. In high doses, x-rays are used to treat cancer
x-ray therapy
The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy) or from materials More…
xenograft
The cells of one species transplanted to another species
xeroderma pigmentosum
A genetic condition characterized by a sensitivity to all sources of ultraviolet radiation
xerogram
A picture of the body recorded on paper rather than on film. Also called a xeroradiograph
xeroradiograph
A picture of the body recorded on paper rather than on film. Also called a xerogram
xeroradiography
(ZEE-ro-ray-dee-AH-gra-fee) A type of x-ray in which a picture of the body is recorded on paper rather than on film
xerostomia
Dry mouth. It occurs when the body is not able to make enough saliva
XK469
A substance that is being studied as a treatment for cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called topoisomerase II beta inhibitors
XR9576
A substance that is being studied for its ability to overcome tumor-cell resistance to anticancer drugs. It belongs to the family of drugs called anthranilic acid derivatives. Also called More…
XRT
radiation therapy ◊ external beam radiotherapy
RCA Rare Cancer Dictionary
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