Cancer dictionary of words, acronyms, abbreviations, & medical terms.
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acetylcysteine
A drug usually used to reduce the thickness of mucus and ease its removal. It is also used to reverse the toxicity of high doses of acetaminophen. Also called N-acetyl-L-cysteine
achlorhydria
(a-klor-HY-dree-a) A lack of hydrochloric acid in the digestive juices in the stomach. Hydrochloric acid helps digest food
acinar
Pertaining to one of the small sacs (as in a compound gland) ◊ aka: acinic - Pertaining to one of the small sacs (as in a compound gland)
acinar cell carcinoma
Rare cancer of the exocrine pancreas.
acini
Groups of secretory cells surrounding a cavity. Plural of acinus.
acinic cell carcinoma
Low grade, malignant, neoplasm that may be found in the glands of the head and neck or the pancreas.
acinus
Smallest division of a gland. Secretory cells surrounding a cavity.
acitretin
A substance that is used in the prevention of cancer and in the treatment of psoriasis. It belongs to the family of drugs called retinoids
ACMR
Advisory Committee on Medical Research
ACN
American College of Nutrition See also: American College of Nutrition Website
acne
A disorder of the skin in which oil glands and hair glands become inflamed
ACO-HNS
American Council of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery See also: American Council of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Website
ACOMS
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons See also: American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Website
ACOPP
cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, procarbazine, prednisone, and vincristine
acoustic
(ah-KOOS-tik) Having to do with sound or hearing
acoustic neurofibromatosis
A genetic condition in which tumors form on the nerves of the inner ear and cause loss of hearing and balance. Tumors may also occur in the brain and on nerves in the skull and spinal cord, More…
acoustic neuroma
Benign tumor of the eighth cranial nerve usually causing hearing impairment.
ACPOC
Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics See also: Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics Website
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
AIDS. An acquired defect in immune system function caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS is associated with increased susceptibility to certain cancers and to opportunistic More…
ACR
American College of Radiology See also: American College of Radiology Website
RCA Rare Cancer Dictionary
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