Cancer dictionary of words, acronyms, abbreviations, & medical terms.
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adeno
Prefix pertaining to a gland. It is often placed in front of other words to refer to their glandular nature.
adenocarcinoma
(AD-in-o-kar-sin-O-ma) Cancer that begins in cells that line certain internal organs and that have glandular (secretory) properties
adenocarcinoma cells
When discussing cancer cells, this denotes cells that have a 'gland-like' appearance
adenocarcinoma of unknown primary
aka: carcinoma of unknown primary. Cancer where the primary site has not been verified.
adenoid cystic carcinoma
A rare type of cancer that usually begins in the salivary glands, but may also start in the breast, lacrimal gland, lung, bartholin gland, and several other body sites.
adenoma
(ad-in-O-ma) A noncancerous tumor of glandular origin. Some are considered borderline, with the potential to turn malignant.
adenoma sebaceum
reddish nodules that develop in childhood. aka: angiofibroma
adenopathy
(ad-en-OP-a-thee) Large or swollen lymph glands
adenosine triphosphate
ATP. A substance present in all living cells that provides energy for many metabolic processes and is involved in making RNA. ATP made in the laboratory is being studied in patients with More…
adenovirus
A group of viruses that cause respiratory tract and eye infections. Adenoviruses used in gene therapy are altered to carry a specific tumor-fighting gene
adjacent
Near or close to but not necessarily touching
adjunct
Joined or added to the original. Adjunct therapy is a treatment that is given in addition to the main or primary treatment.
adjunctive therapy
Another treatment used together with the primary treatment. Its purpose is to assist the primary treatment
adjuvant
A therapy used in addition to or accompanying another treatment
adjuvant chemotherapy
(AD'joo-vant kee-mo-THER-a-pee) One or more anticancer drugs used in combination with surgery or radiation therapy as part of the treatment of cancer.
adjuvant radiotherapy
Radiation treatment given after a primary treatment has been administered.
adjuvant therapy
(AD-joo-vant) Treatment given after the primary treatment to increase the chances of a cure. Adjuvant therapy may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or biological More…
adnexa
Accessory parts of a structure. For example: lacrimal glands, eyelids, ovaries, oviducts, and fallopian tubes.
adoptive immunotherapy
Cancer treatment that adds a growth factor to the patient's own white blood cells to increase theses cells cancer fighting capabilities.
ADR
adverse drug reaction
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